That headline is pointing to a very simple baked beef-and-onion supper. Here’s a clear, no-frills version you can make at home—minimal prep, big flavor.
Baked Beef with Sliced Onions (5 Ingredients)
Ingredients
- 1½–2 lb beef chuck, round steak, or stew beef
- 3–4 large onions, thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
Instructions
- Heat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Layer the beef in a baking dish or Dutch oven.
- Pile sliced onions generously over the beef.
- Mix soy sauce, brown sugar, and garlic, then pour evenly over everything.
- Cover tightly with foil or a lid.
- Bake 2½–3 hours, until the beef is very tender and the onions melt into a savory sauce.
- Uncover for the last 15 minutes if you want a slightly deeper color.
How to Serve
- Over mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles
- With crusty bread to soak up the oniony sauce
- Add a green vegetable or simple salad on the side
Easy Variations
- Swap soy sauce for French onion soup for a sweeter, richer flavor
- Add black pepper or thyme for extra depth
- Use boneless chicken thighs and bake 1½–2 hours instead
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