These deliciously easy Sautéed Mushrooms and Onions make the perfect side topping for grilled steak or a light dinner. This six-ingredient recipe comes together quickly and tastes amazing. We love this recipe with grilled or pan-fried pork chops or grilled pork tenderloin and mashed potatoes.
Do you like mushrooms? Do you like onions? I have an amazing combo for you to try. This scrumptious sauteed mushrooms and onion recipe has six ingredients and takes about twenty minutes to prepare. It smells like heaven and tastes delicious, especially great over baked and mashed potatoes or pasta. If you like this recipe, you will love my sausage stuffed mushrooms and mushroom gravy.
How to make Sauteed Mushrooms and Onions.
Melt the butter and heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet or pan. Stir in the Worcestershire Sauce. Add your mushrooms and sauté until they start to turn golden brown. Add the onions and cook until the edges brown and the onions become translucent. In the final minute, reduce the heat to low and add the minced garlic. Salt and pepper to taste, and if desired, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley or fresh thyme. That is it. It is that simple.
Recipe notes and helpful tips
- To clean mushrooms, wipe the mushrooms with a damp paper towel to remove the dirt, and dry them well with a paper towel.
- This recipe also works well with cremini, oyster, portobello, and shiitake mushrooms.
- Do not burn the melting butter. The key is to stay close by and have everything prepped and ready to go.
- Cook mushrooms over medium-high heat. They release a lot of moisture, so for them to brown properly, they must be cooked over fairly high heat and frequently stirred so they do not burn.
- Add the onions when the mushrooms start to turn golden brown. The onions should be lightly browned on the edges and translucent. It does not take long, and they too, should be stirred frequently.
- For optimal flavor, add the garlic during the last minute of cooking. Reduce the heat to low and stir frequently. Garlic burns easily and tastes bitter when it burns.
- Top with fresh herbs like parsley, rosemary, and thyme.
- To freeze, first cool completely. Then, store in a sturdy freezer container and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight. Reheat in the microwave at reduced power or the stovetop over low heat.
I made a batch of these today. I am going to reheat them in the microwave on a reduced power. They are perfect with so many things.
Ways to serve Sauteed Mushrooms and Onions
- In a quesadilla with mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese.
- Spooned over or in an omelet.
- In a toasted cheese sandwich.
- Drizzled over mashed or baked potatoes.
- Over grilled steak or beef tenderloin.
- As a side dish for chicken, beef, pork, or fish.
- For a light lunch or dinner.
- Stuffed in a calzone or stromboli.
These Sauteed Mushrooms and Onions are scrumptious, easy, dependable, and versatile. Put the ingredients on your shopping list today and make yourself a little piece of heaven.
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Sauteed Mushrooms and Onions
These easy Sauteed Mushrooms are an elegant but easy side. Serve over grilled steak, alongside beef tenderloin or grilled chicken, or eat by itself as a light dinner.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4
- Category: side
- Method: stove top
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons of butter
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 lb white button mushrooms halved
- 1 large sweet Vidalia onion thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt the butter and heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Stir in the Worcestershire Sauce. Add your mushrooms and cook until they start to turn golden brown, approximately 5 minutes. Stir about every 1 1/2 minutes. Add the onions and cook until the edges brown and the onions become translucent; approximately 5 minutes. Continue stirring every 1 1/2 minutes.
- In the final minute, reduce the heat to low and add the minced garlic, stirring continuously. Salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- To clean mushrooms, wipe them with a damp paper towel to remove the dirt, and dry them well with a paper towel.
- This recipe also works well with cremini, oyster, portobello, and shiitake mushrooms.
- Do not burn the melting butter. The key is to stay close by and have everything prepped and ready to go.
- Cook mushrooms over medium-high heat. They release a lot of moisture, so for them to brown properly, they must be cooked over fairly high heat and frequently stirred so they do not burn.
- Add the onions when the mushrooms start to turn golden brown. The onions should be lightly browned on the edges and translucent. It does not take long, and they too, should be stirred frequently.
- For optimal flavor, add the garlic during the last minute of cooking. Reduce the heat to low and stir frequently. Garlic burns easily and tastes bitter when it burns.
Keywords: mushrooms and onions, side dish, side, sauteed mushrooms, sauteed onions, steak mushrooms, garlic mushrooms
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Regina Hunter
I made this for myself while my family scoffed at me. After I finished, made my plate I took my my plate to eat in my room and do homework, when I came back for seconds there was NOTHING LEFT🥺😄
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Beth Pierce
Oh my! They stole your mushrooms and onions! So glad that you liked them.
Kathy Funkey Poirier
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Elisa
This SAUTEED MUSHROOMS AND ONIONS recipe was delicious and easy to make. We enjoyed it with our grilled steak and your twice baked potatoes.
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Kristen
My family and I love these mushrooms! Thank you for the recipe!
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Beth Pierce
The pleasure is all mine, Kristen!
Anjali
This was a hearty, easy and delicious side dish for our dinner tonight! The mushrooms and onions paired together perfectly!
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Beth Pierce
Thanks so much Anjali! I am glad that you liked them!
Sarah
Enjoyed these with dinner last night and it was a savory success! Quick, easy and delicious; definitely, a new favorite recipe!
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Chenee
I mixed these in with some rice I had on hand and it really made such a nice side dish.
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Beth Pierce
I bet! Great idea!
Casey
We do build your own burger night and these were the perfect option. Next, we’ll try them with steak!
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Beth Pierce
Thanks, Casey! So glad that you liked the sauteed mushrooms. They are delicious on steak.
Bernie Copal
Ohh, wow!!!
Don’t try and make this better…..just brilliant over a T-Bone.
Thank you for this recipe. Just made it and I’m seriously impressed 👍🏻
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Beth Pierce
Thanks so much, Bernie! So glad that you liked it!
Neva
I used baby bellas, and followed your recipe to a T. Just simply wonderful! Many thanks for this recipe, best I’ve ever made!
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Beth Pierce
Thanks so much, Neva! I am so glad that you liked it!
Spotty Dog
Excellent quick and simple recipe with excellent results!
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Beth Pierce
Thanks! So glad that you enjoyed it!
Aideen
I’ve made this several times now and it’s absolutely delicious. I’m doubling it and making it ahead of time to bring to Christmas dinner at my inl-aw’s tomorrow. I’ll be reheating it in the oven. What temp would you suggest, and for how long?
Thank you so much and Happy Holidays!
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Beth Pierce
So sorry I missed this. I have been having a few health issues.
Aideen
I’m so sorry to hear that. I hope all will be well.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Aideen!
Tiffany Ray
This recipe is SO good! Yum!!
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Beth Pierce
Thanks, Tiffany! I am glad that you liked it!
John Sullivan
This is a great recipe for sauteed mushrooms and onions. I used about a 1/2 an onion and 8 oz white mushrooms, for myself and my wife. I used three garlic cloves and the only herb I had on hand, chives. Thank you.
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Beth Pierce
The pleasure is all mine, John! So glad that you and your wife liked it!
Glenda
We love mushrooms and onions! This was delicious as a side, and great along with seasoned rice.
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Beth Pierce
Thanks Glenda! So glad that you like them.
Blake
I’m planing to cook this tonight to serve over ribeye steak. As I’m a big fan of portobello mushrooms, I’m going to swap the buttons out for baby bellas. I’m also making au gratin potatoes, glazed carrots, and a dinner salad. Yeah, I’m going all out for the full dinner. Thank you for the great recipe.
I noticed that you show the same pic three times, looking very delicious, but maybe you could add a couple of other pics; one of all the ingredients together before prep, and one of everything after prep, before cooking. I believe that would greatly help us with some guidance, to actually see what it shoot look like during the process. Just a thought. Again, thanks. It looks wonderful.
Beth Pierce
Thanks Blake! Enjoy! Your meal sounds fabulous!
Alice
So good and so easy! Will make this a lot!
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Donna
I made this recipe as is and Loved it. I had leftovers that i then used in a fabulous sheppard’s pie. I know they would also be delicious added in a meatloaf, or a beef gravy!!!
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Beth Pierce
Thanks for the tips Donna! So glad that you liked them!!
Lakshmi
So good!! I was trying to use up some mushrooms and half an onion that had been in the fridge. Agree with others that the Worcestershire sauce really enhanced the flavor. I ended up slicing the mushrooms thinner so that they could be added to a quesadilla. Many thanks!
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Beth Pierce
So glad that you liked it!
Glyn Davies - UK
1 tbsp. butter melted then added 200g white mushrooms sliced + 1 medium onion chopped – sautéed for 7 or 8 minutes or so on medium heat stirring regularly then then added 1 tbsp. Worcester sauce and sautéed again for 5 minutes or so then 1 tsp. minced garlic then 150g chopped green beans for 3 or 4 minutes then decent pinch of Himalayan pink salt, small pinch of ground black pepper- quick 30 or 40 second burst on hot, stirring constantly then served..
Outstanding – thanks for the recipe
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Beth Pierce
You are most welcome. Thanks for the tips.
Lisa
Very nice recipe. Taste is fabulous and very easy. Served as a side but would be amazing on hamburger steak. Will be e making this often.
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Beth Pierce
Thanks Lisa! So glad that you liked it!
Carolyn B Crosby
We don’t always have VIdalia onions available. What other onions can be used – whilte or yellow?
Beth Pierce
Yellow would be best! Enjoy!!
Freddy
Great side for my chicken leftover , I add extra garlic, was jummy lunch
Beth Pierce
So true! A great side for so many things!
Tonya R.
I came across this while looking for a simple recipe for sauteed mushrooms and onions that didn’t have wine. I tried this and am glad I did. Adding the Worcestershire sauce took it up a notch. Normally, I just sautee it with some olive oil with salt and pepper or a little creole seasoning. This will be a new go-to recipe. Thanks!
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Beth Pierce
Thanks so much Tonya! So glad that you like it.
Melissa
This is my new go-to for mushrooms! I added red bell pepper. So good!
Nonna
I made these last night to go with air fried sirloin tips. They were delicious. I only had a half pound f mushrooms so I used one tablespoon of butter instead of three and they were perfect for me.
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Beth Pierce
Awesome So glad that you liked them! We love them too!!
AJ
Very good! Made this as a side dish to grilled steaks. Perfect combo!
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Stephanie
Made these tonight with steak and baked potatoes and they were delicious!
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Beth Pierce
Thanks Stephanie! So glad that you liked them!
Sam Singer
Delicious recipe, thank you!
I tried it as here, and also once adding small amounts of tarragon, parsley, & cloves; plus lots of Montreal steak seasoning.
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Beth Pierce
Thanks Sam! So glad that you liked it and thanks for the tips!
Mel
How far in advance can I make these? I plan to reheat and serve over steaks.
Beth Pierce
I think you could make those up to a day in advance and store in an airtight container in the fridge. I would reheat in a skillet versus the microwave.
Asha
Came out perfectly delicious! Thanks for the great recipe.
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Beth Pierce
You are most welcome Asha!! So glad that you liked it!
Nancy
Excellent !! I usually make my mushrooms & onions in butter only but adding the Worcestershire sauce makes it much more tasty. My husband said this recipe is definitely a keeper.
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Beth Pierce
Awesome! So glad that you liked it! We love it too! It is one of our favorite side dishes!
BARBARA PERRIGUE
LOVED THIS RECIPE , COOK IT ALL THE TIME.
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Beth Pierce
Thanks Barbara! Glad that you enjoy it!
Duane Bridge
I love the sautéed mushrooms and onions on cheeseburgers! As another suggested, I think the addition of a little red wine would make them even better.
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Beth Pierce
Thanks for the tip Duane! Delicious!
Kathy Gaffey
Delicious! Just made a big batch. Very yummy!
Beth Pierce
Thanks Kathy! I am glad that you enjoyed them!
Alice
Can’t use Worcestershire so I too added instant coffee for some color. Excellent! Worked great with Earth Balance, we have so many food allergies in this house. This is one of my go-tos. We put it on everything!
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Beth Pierce
Thanks for the tip Alice! My readers and I appreciate it!
Stella Benefield
Just made this . Was (is) delish! Thank you.. Halved the recipe. Are it all!
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Beth Pierce
Thanks so much Stella!
Mara Buxton
Just made the onions and mushrooms for dinner, and they were delicious! Also,very easy to make. Thank you!
Beth Pierce
My pleasure! I am so glad that you liked them!!
Jessica Smith
This is one my favorite things on the planet. I remember one time when I was a teenager I asked my mom if I could have sauteed mushrooms and onions for lunch. Should’ve known I was a foodie then.
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Beth Pierce
Yes! You really should have. Thanks for sharing that great story with us!
Cathy
This is the perfect topping for steak!
Catalina
My husband will go crazy over this dish! I need to make it!
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Erin Dee
Love sauteed mushrooms and onions! These are perfect!
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Shannon Graham
This is the perfect recipe for steaks! I love mushrooms and onions with a good grilled steak!
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Chrissie Baker
Mushrooms and onions! Yum. What could be better?!
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Anna
Perfect topping for grilled chicken! I need to make this soon!
Vik
Made these as a side dish for dinner, and they’re absolutely fantastic! I love how they taste
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Beth Pierce
Thanks so much Vik! I am so glad that you enjoyed them!
Crystal
I just made this. Absolutely delicious! I used Baby Bella Crimini Mushrooms and I sliced the mushrooms thinner. The flavors are amazing.
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Beth Pierce
Thanks so much Crystal. I am so glad that you liked it! It is one of my favorite sides! So yummy!
Paul Gardner
Please suggest estimated cooking time for both onions and mushrooms, and how much more after they are combined.
Beth Pierce
Hey Paul I added some additional information to that recipe to try to make it more helpful. It is about 5 minutes for each…sometimes a little more. Also I added stirring times.
Raiko
My version is that I added chilis to it. I like it spicy! Thanks for sharing this!
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Beth Pierce
My pleasure! I love spicy too but most of my readers do not!!
Rosa
I was wondering if I could use soy sauce instead of Worcestershire sauce?
Melissa
I usually use soy sauce and butter. It’s good! I have to say that I prefer this version though.
Beth Pierce
Thanks Melissa! So glad that you liked them!!
Kate
Just a note – never wash mushrooms, as they will soak up moisture. Use a mushroom brush or just wipe off any soil with dry paper towel.
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Beth Pierce
Thanks for the heads up Kate!
Marsha Spegal
Not true about washing mushrooms. I wash mine every time, and not once have I ever had them soak up moisture. I wash them individually under running water, I don’t “soak” them. I dry them together on a paper towel, and I have perfectly grilled, sauteed mushrooms each time. I love this recipe!
MyLisa Flowers-Shipanga
I do the same thing! I’ve made this dish twice now in a week. It’s delicious every time. Although, this time I added shisito peppers and pepperoncinis from the garden. Excellent!!
Beth Pierce
So glad that you liked it! What a great idea with the peppers and pepperoncini.
Carla
I’m new to eating and enjoying the taste of mushrooms. I’ve only bought & cooked (roasted) Baby Bellas. I don’t know one kind of mushroom from another…what one flavor is stronger than another, etc. Maybe you could give me some direction? What kind of mushroom is in your above dish?
Thanks for all your help!
Carla
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Beth Pierce
Those are white button mushrooms although you could use baby bellas. They are just different ages of the same mushroom. Here is a very interesting article on mushrooms. What Are Cremini Mushrooms?
Stephanie neale
I added 2 tsp of instant coffee crystals & 1/4 C red wine. Thanks for sharing!
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Beth Pierce
I love it! Interesting! Cooking is so much fun!!