This recipe for sautéed mushrooms and onions is perfect for steak, chicken, pasta, and so much more!

If there ever was a single recipe that changed how I prepare and serve steak, it’s this recipe for sautéed mushrooms and onions. Mushrooms and onions pair so perfectly with steak, and this recipe combines those two ingredients seasoned with salt, black pepper, fresh thyme and Worcestershire sauce.

Not only are these mushrooms and onions perfect for steak, they also pair beautifully with chicken, pasta, or even added to scrambled eggs. This recipe is versatile, quick and easy, and so full of deep, savory flavor. Let’s make this!

Ingredients You’ll Need for Sautéed Mushrooms and Onions

The star of the show for this recipe is the mushrooms and onions. Aside from those two ingredients, you’ll only need a few pantry staples, along with fresh thyme, to pull this quick and easy recipe together.

• butter
• olive oil
• mushrooms – button, or cremini mushrooms are my go-to choices for this recipes
• onion – a sweet Vidalia onion is best, otherwise a regular yellow onion works well too
• seasonings: salt, black pepper, chopped fresh thyme – if you do not have fresh thyme, you can use dried thyme as well but I highly recommend fresh!
• Worcestershire sauce – while it’s a hard ingredient to say, it adds a lot of flavor to the reipe

Steps for Sautéed Mushrooms and Onions

I love these Sautéed Mushrooms and Onions for steak, chicken, or even pasta and scrambled eggs. While your main dish is cooking, begin preparing the mushrooms and onions.

1. Clean the mushrooms then cut into slices.
2. Cut the onion into slices.
3. Heat butter and olive oil over medium heat.
4. Add in onions first and cook for about 5 minutes.
5. Add in mushrooms and continue cooking for another 5-8 minutes, or until the mushrooms and onions begin to caramelize.
6. Season – add in salt, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce and chopped fresh thyme.
7. Serve

Cleaning Mushrooms

Cleaning mushrooms is an important step to remove dirt and debris. Here are the steps to take when cleaning mushrooms.

• Gently wipe each mushroom with a damp paper towel or clean cloth.
• Pat dry
• Avoid rinsing mushrooms directly under water – they easily absorb water and can become mushy if run directly under water

Serving Suggestions

Mushrooms and Onions pair with a variety of different recipes. Here are some of my personal favorites.

1. With steak – mushrooms and onions with steak are simply the best. Especially when paired with my recipe for Parmesan Crusted Steak.
2. Chicken or Pork Chops
3. Pasta – toss pasta with sautéed mushrooms and onions and my creamy alfredo sauce!
4. Scrambled eggs / omelets – toss scrambled eggs with mushrooms, onions, and sausage.
5. Homemade pizza – made with my fast and easy pizza dough!

Whether you are serving these mushrooms and onions with steak, chicken, pasta, or any other endless list of possibilities, I hope you find this side dish as enjoyable and versatile as I do. As always, if you try this recipe, please leave a comment and let me know what you think. Enjoy!