French Onion Soup is really pretty basic, so why is it so often bad? Beef broth and caramelized onions ... what's not to like? For special deals and more great content, sign up for the free How To Cook Like Your Grandmother Newsletter.
This version subs in mushrooms for the traditional beef without losing a lick of flavor. So savory and juicy after a good simmer, mushrooms are a natural for this dish.
Steak fingers, if you're not familiar with them, are simply pounded, breaded and fried strips of beef. Yep, it's basically chicken-fried steak made into finger food, which is probably how they got the name...
The combination of cumin, coriander, and ground red pepper create a tasty rub for the beef. Brown sugar aids caramelization. Heating the cast-iron skillet results in a flavorful seared crust on the steak without having to first brown the meat on the stovetop.
