🥩🧅 Ribeye Encebollado (Ribeye Steak with Onions) 🇲🇽✨

Juicy ribeye steak smothered in caramelized onions — a simple, flavorful steak classic

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Ribeye Encebollado is a delicious Mexican-style steak dish where a tender, well-seasoned ribeye is cooked with sweet, savory onions until the flavors come together. It’s a comforting meal often served with rice, beans, tortillas, and fresh salsa.

🥩 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)

Steak

• 2 ribeye steaks (about 1-inch thick)
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Onion Topping

• 2 large white onions, sliced
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1–2 jalapeños, sliced (optional)
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)

For Serving

• Warm corn tortillas 🌮
• Mexican rice 🍚
• Refried beans 🫘
• Avocado slices 🥑
• Fresh cilantro 🌿
• Salsa

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Season the Ribeye

1. Mix lime juice, garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, and olive oil.
2. Rub seasoning over steaks.
3. Let marinate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.

2. Cook the Onions

1. Heat butter and oil in a skillet.
2. Add sliced onions and cook over medium heat for 10–15 minutes until soft and golden.
3. Add jalapeños and Worcestershire sauce if desired.

3. Cook the Steak

1. Heat a cast-iron skillet or grill until hot.
2. Sear ribeye for 3–5 minutes per side depending on desired doneness.
3. Rest steak for 5–10 minutes.
4. Slice and top generously with onions.

4. Serve

Enjoy with tortillas, rice, beans, and your favorite salsa.

⭐ Tips for the Best Ribeye Encebollado

• Let the steak come to room temperature before cooking.
• Don’t skip resting the steak — it keeps it juicy.
• Use thinly sliced onions and cook slowly for maximum sweetness.
• A splash of lime before serving brightens the flavors.

🔥 Flavor: juicy ribeye 🥩 + sweet caramelized onions 🧅 + smoky seasoning 🌶️ = a satisfying Mexican steak favorite! 😋