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    Home » Recipes » Side Dishes » Sautéed Mushrooms and Onions

    Sautéed Mushrooms and Onions

    Published: Jan 24, 2023 Modified: Apr 3, 2023 by Isabel Laessig

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    Sautéed onions and mushrooms are super easy to make and are ready in under 15 minutes! You can create restaurant-style dishes with this simple recipe!

    Sauteed Mushrooms and Onions in a black skillet, caramelized and ready to serve
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    • Sautéed Onions and Mushrooms
    • Sautéed Mushrooms and Onions Ingredients
    • How to Sauté Mushrooms and Onions
    • How to Clean Mushrooms
    • Mushrooms and Onions for Steak
    • Sautéed Mushrooms for Burgers
    • Onions and Mushrooms Recipe Tips
    • Mushrooms and Onions FAQs
    • How to Reheat Frozen Mushrooms
    • Best Mushroom Recipes
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    Sautéed Onions and Mushrooms

    All you need to make this easy mushroom side dish is a skillet and a spatula! It’s so simple and packed with flavor. This recipe is one of the easiest and best side dishes for steaks, chicken, pork chops, and more! Because it’s so simple and my family loves it, I cook it up all of the time to serve with our favorite family dinner ideas .

    It’s an elevated version of our Caramelized Onions recipe, but with mushrooms! The secret ingredient is the addition of Worcestershire sauce.

    I wish I had known how easy it is to saute mushrooms and onions. I love adding these to literally every recipe. We are obsessed!

    Karen on Pinterest

    Sautéed Mushrooms and Onions Ingredients

    • unsalted butter
    • mushrooms sliced
    • onion sliced
    • salt
    • pepper
    • Worcestershire sauce

    How to Sauté Mushrooms and Onions

    1. In a skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat.
    2. Add mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes. They should begin to sweat and brown.
    3. Reduce heat to medium, add the sliced onion, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce and cook for another 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, or until the onions are soft and brown.

    Sautéing mushrooms and onions is so simple, that you’ll be done in under 15 minutes from start to finish. This easy dish creates amazing results!

    Came out great. Super easy and very tasty

    Patty on Pinterest

    How to Clean Mushrooms

    When cleaning mushrooms, you want to wipe them down or very gently rinse them instead of soaking them in water.

    Mushrooms absorb water and can become mushy, so it is not a good idea to let them take on too much water.

    • If using whole mushrooms, before slicing, wipe each mushroom down with a damp paper towel. You can gently rinse the mushrooms under cool water, but you must dry them with paper towels completely after rinsing. Don’t let them soak!
    • If using sliced mushrooms, and you want to give them an extra clean, place them in a colander and rinse under cool water. Once again, make sure to dry them with a paper towel and do not let them soak.

    Mushrooms and Onions for Steak

    My favorite way to serve these savory mushrooms is over steak recipes! You can take a grilled chuck steak and create an amazing steakhouse experience by topping it with these mushrooms. At our house, ribeye steaks are always a favorite and nothing elevates them more than this recipe.

    Sautéed Mushrooms for Burgers

    What is better than your favorite gourmet burgers topped with mushrooms? I could make this Mushroom Swiss Burger every week and my family would not complain!

    Onions and Mushrooms Recipe Tips

    • Don’t burn the butter. Please be careful not to burn the melting butter. If you do, you will have to start all over!
    • Cook the mushrooms over medium-high heat. Since they release a lot of moisture, they must be cooked over high heat and stirred constantly so they do not burn.
    • Try another type of mushroom! We used white mushrooms in this sautéed onions and mushrooms recipe, but we also love shiitake mushrooms or baby portobello mushrooms if you prefer.

    Mushrooms and Onions FAQs

    Are mushrooms vegetables?

    Interestingly, in scientific terms, mushrooms are not a vegetable, they are edible fungi. In culinary terms, mushrooms are basically a vegetable. They are used as a savory ingredient in recipes, usually to complement meats or other vegetables.

    Are mushrooms good for you?

    I love the fact that mushrooms are very healthy for you! According to an article from Medical News Today, mushrooms are packed with nutritional value, from fiber and protein to important nutrients like Vitamin B and D. They’re also a great source of protein for those on a plant-based meal plan. Plus, we pair them with onions, which are low in calories and also contain fiber and important nutrients.

    Can you freeze mushrooms and onions?

    You can freeze sautéed mushrooms and onions. After sautéing the dish, let it cool, then transfer to an air-tight container and freeze for up to three months. Make sure to label the container.

    The best mushrooms & onions EVER!!!! So easy.

    Lisa on Pinterest
    Baby Bella portobello mushrooms on a cutting board, cleaned and ready to use for air fryer mushrooms

    How to Reheat Frozen Mushrooms

    To reheat, first, let them thaw in the refrigerator. Then, reheat in a skillet with a few tablespoons of butter over medium heat, until the dish warms through. Serve, and enjoy!

    Best Mushroom Recipes

    • Portobello mushrooms
    • Chicken Mushroom Recipe
    • Steak Diane Recipe
    • Hungarian Mushroom Soup
    • Easy Button Mushrooms Recipe

    Also, try my Sauteed Peppers and Onions – and try adding both to my Pizza Rolls!

    This recipe makes a great side dish for the holidays. Pair it with my other Side Dishes for Ham, Side Dishes for Prime Rib, or Christmas Side Dishes!

    📋 Recipe

    sautéed mushrooms and onions in a black cast iron skillet

    Sautéed Mushrooms and Onions

    Isabel Laessig
    Using only a few SIMPLE ingredients, quick and easy sautéed mushrooms and onions are the PERFECT versatile side dish for steak, burgers, chicken or pork!
    4.73 from 61 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 91 kcal

    Equipment

    • Skillet

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
    • 1 pound white mushrooms sliced
    • 1 sweet yellow onion sliced
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon pepper
    • 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
    Cooking Conversions

    See our Cooking Conversions Chart for help converting measurements!

    Instructions
     

    • In a skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat, then add the mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes. 
      Sauteing mushrooms in a black skillet with a wooden spoon
    • Next, reduce heat to medium, add the sliced onion, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire. Cook for another 5-7 minutes or until the mushrooms and onions are soft and browned. 
      Serve warm.
      Sauteing onions and mushrooms in a black skillet with a wooden spoon

    Notes

    RECIPE TIPS:
    • Don’t let the Mushrooms and Onions dry out! If the mushrooms and onions soak up too much of the juices, you can add additional Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon at a time. 
    • Do not replace the sweet yellow onion with white or red, you want to use only a sweet yellow onion for this dish. 
    • Variety of Mushrooms: We used white mushrooms in this recipe but, we also love using shiitake mushroom or baby portobello mushrooms if preferred. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 91kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 251mgPotassium: 345mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 185IUVitamin C: 4.9mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.8mg
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    About Isabel Laessig

    Hi! I’m Isabel Laessig, also known as Family Foodie, creator of Sunday Supper Movement and author of the Boujee Steak Cookbook. Sunday Supper is my mission to bring family back around the dinner table. Join me in making family meal-time a tradition to celebrate!

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    Comments

    1. Kathy says

      July 02, 2021 at 10:32 am

      5 stars
      Love this easy recipe. Taste was amazing

      Reply
      • Em Beitel says

        July 02, 2021 at 10:59 am

        Thanks so much, Kathy! We’re so glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    2. Jeff says

      August 23, 2022 at 7:33 pm

      5 stars
      I thought it turned out okay. I added garlic salt some Mrs. Dash and garlic pepper. It didn’t carmalize than I remembered I forgot to add the Worcestershire to it. I also added mini peppers. Served with very thin eye of round steaks , Grilled potatoes and onions and garlic toast.

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      • Em Beitel says

        August 25, 2022 at 12:21 pm

        Thank you so much, Jeff!

        Reply
    3. Amanda says

      April 13, 2023 at 2:48 pm

      5 stars
      I used a red onion before I saw you comment to nit substitute…but it turned out delicious!

      Reply
      • Isabel Laessig says

        April 13, 2023 at 3:07 pm

        Hi Amanda! I’m very glad it turned out well! Thank you for your comment and review!

        Reply

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