Zwiebelrostbraten (Viennese Steak with Crispy Onions and Gravy)
Seared sirloin in a rich beef gravy, piled high with crisp fried onion rings.
- Time45 min
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £3.63 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 526kcal
- 16.8gcarbs
- 4.2gof which sugars
- 39.2gfat
- 14.6gsaturates
- 26gprotein
- 2.8gfibre
- 2.6gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Toss the onion rings in 3 tbsp flour until lightly coated, shaking off the extra. Heat 4 tbsp oil in a large frying pan over a medium high heat and fry the onions in two batches for 5 to 6 minutes until deep golden and crisp. Drain on kitchen paper.
12 min - 2
Pat the steaks dry and snip the fat edge a few times so they do not curl. Season with the salt and pepper and dust lightly with 1 tbsp of the flour.
- 3
Wipe out the pan, add the remaining 2 tbsp oil and the butter and heat until hot. Fry the steaks for 3 to 4 minutes each side for medium, longer if you like them well done. Lift onto a warm plate and rest for 5 minutes.
8 min - 4
Add the last 1 tbsp flour to the pan juices and stir for 1 minute. Add the vinegar, then the stock gradually, stirring to scrape up the crispy bits. Add the marjoram and simmer for 6 to 8 minutes until it coats the back of a spoon.
8 min - 5
Put each steak on a warm plate, spoon over the gravy and pile the crispy onions on top. Scatter with parsley. Serve with fried or boiled potatoes.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
