Porterhouse for Two

Here's the perfect excuse to serve a romantic dinner for you and your sweetheart -- Porterhouse for Two, just like the name says!

Serves: 2

Cooking Time: 15 min

Ingredients

• 1 beef porterhouse steak, 2 inches thick (about 2 pounds)
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced

Instructions

1. Rub the steak with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, the salt, and pepper.
    
2. In a large skillet over high heat, heat remaining oil  Add the steak and place the onions and garlic around it. Brown steak about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, then turn steak and onions over; cover and cook 10 to 12 minutes for medium-rare, or until desired doneness.
    
3. Cut the beef away from the bone, slice across the grain and serve topped with the caramelized onions.
    

Notes

What's a better side dish than creamed spinach - and it's so easy! Just sauté a chopped onion in a little butter and add a package of frozen spinach that's been thawed and drained, salt (if desired), pepper, and 1/2 cup heavy cream. Stir until hot and thickened.