Seared Steak and Onion with Citrus, Soy and Bay | Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street | Recipes, TV an

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon plus 2 tablespoons grapeseed or other neutral oil, divided
• 1 medium red onion, cut into ¼-inch rings
• 2 1-pound beef strip steaks, trimmed and patted dry
• Kosher salt and ground black pepper
• 4 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 6 bay leaves
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons orange juice
• 2 tablespoons lime or lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons salted butter, cut into 2 pieces