French Onion Salisbury Steak

For the Steak:
11/4 lb ground chuck
1/4 c chopped fresh parsley
2 T chopped scallions
1 t kosher salt
1/2 t fresh ground pepper
2 T all purpose flour

For the sauce:
1 T Olive Oil
2 c onions, sliced
1 t sugar
1T minced garlic
1 T tomato paste
2 c beef broth
1/4 c dry red wine
3/4 t kosher salt
1/2 t dried thyme leaves

For Cheesy Toasts:
4 whole wheat hamburger buns
2 T unsalted butter
pinch of paprika
1 T grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 t garlic

Combine the chuck, parsley, scallions, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Dredge in 1 T flour. Sear on med. high heat in a heavy skillet, about 3 minutes on both sides. Remove from skillet and set aside.

Reduce skillet with a dash of red wine. Sautee onions and sugar in olive oil in the same skillet for about 5 minutes or until tender. Add garlic and tomato paste until paste is brown. Add beef broth and wine. Cook for 2 minutes. Add steaks back to the skillet. Cover and bring to a boil. Add remaining salt and thyme leaves.

Serve on cheesy toasts with a parmesan cheese and fresh parsley garnish.

For Cheesy toasts:
Heat oven to 400. Combine paprika and garlic with softened butter. Spread butter on each half of hamburger buns, then sprinkle with cheese. Toast until cheese is firm.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user RSOTO10.