Seared Steaks with Caramelized Onions and Cheese (New Year's Eve)

• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil divided, or canola oil, or any vegetable oil
• 2 large onions sliced
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/2 cup beef stock prefer low salt
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt divided
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
• 1 pound beef, tenderloin or sirloin steak, 1 to 1 1/4 inches thick, trimmed and cut into 4
• 4 tablespoons blue cheese or feta or goat (chevre) cheese

1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat in a large skillet.
2. Stir in onions and brown sugar and cook, stirring often, until the onions are tender and golden brown, 15 to 18 minutes.
3. Pour in broth, vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring, until the liquid has almost evaporated, about 4 minutes more.
4. Put the onions to a bowl with a cover to keep warm.
5. Clean and dry the pan.
6. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper on both sides of each steak.
7. Heat the remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil in the pan over medium-high heat.
8. Add the steaks and cook until browned, about 4 minutes.
9. Turn them over and top with cheese.
10. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook until the cheese is melted and the steaks are cooked to desired doneness, about 4 minutes for medium-rare.
11. Serve with the caramelized onions, mixed greens or steamed vegetables.

olive oil, onions, brown sugar, beef stock, balsamic vinegar, salt, black pepper, beef, blue cheese

Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/seared-steaks-caramelized-onion-51625 (may not work)