French-Onion Steak

Ingredients	Amount
Au Jus sauce or beef broth	3 cups
Kikkoman Less Sodium Soy Sauce	1 ½ cups
New York strip steaks (10-12 oz. each)	24
Salt and black pepper	as needed
Vegetable oil	1 ½ cups
Caramelized onions	6 cups
Gruyere cheese, thinly sliced	1 lb. 14 oz.
Chives, fresh, chopped	1 ½ cups
Caramelized Onions
Spanish onions	4 lbs.
Butter	8 oz.
Garlic, minced	2 oz.
Black pepper	½ tsp.
Au Jus Sauce
Beef stock	1 qt.
Roast beef pan juice	2 cups
Water	1 cup
Kikkoman Soy Sauce	1 cup

Method

1. In small saucepan mix Au Jus Sauce or broth and soy sauce; heat and keep warm.

2. For each serving, to order: Season 1 steak with salt and pepper, and coat with 1 tablespoon oil.

3. Grill or pan-fry to desired doneness, turning once.

4. Top with ¼ cup caramelized onions (recipe below) and cover with 1 ¼ ounces cheese.

5. Place in salamander. Melt and brown cheese lightly.

6. Plate steak. Ladle 3 tablespoons au jus mixture over the steak. Garnish with 1 tablespoon chives.

Carmelized Onions

1. Thinly slice 4 pounds Spanish onions.

2. Melt 8 ounces butter in a large sauté pan. Add onions, 2 ounces minced garlic and ½ teaspoon black pepper.

3. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until onions are browned and soft.

4. Mix in ⅔ cup Kikkoman Less Sodium Soy Sauce. Keep hot.

Yield: 24 servings

Source: Chef Tim Cushman for Kikkoman