Ingredients: |
Ingredients: 1 1/4 pound ground chuck 1/4 cup fresh minced parsley 2 tablespoons scallions, minced 1 Teaspoon of kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons all purpose flour 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cups onions, sliced 1 teaspoon sugar 1 tablespoon garlic, minced 1 tablespoon tomato paste 2 cups beef broth 1/4 cup dry red wine 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves Cheese toasts 4 teaspoons minced fresh parsley 4 teaspoons Parmesan cheese, shredded
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Directions: |
Directions: Combine Chuck, parsley, scallion, salt and pepper. Divide evenly into four portions and shape each into 3/4 - 1 inch thick oval patties. Place 2 tablespoons flour in a shallow dish; dredge each patty in flour. Reserve 1 tablespoon of flour; Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a sauté pan over medium high heat. Add patties and sauté three minutes on each side, or until browned. Remove from pan. Add onions and sugar to pan; sauté five minutes. Stir in garlic and tomato paste; sauté one minute, or until paste begins to brown. Sprinkle onions with reserve flour; cook one minute. Stir in broth and wine; then add the salt and thyme. Return meat to pan and bring soup to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low; cover and simmer 10 minutes. Serve steaks on cheese toast with onion soup ladled over. Garnish with parsley and Parmesan.
Cheese Toasts Four slices French bread cut 1/2 inch thick diagonally 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced Pinch of paprika 1/4 cup Swiss cheese, grated 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, grated
Preheat oven to 400°F. Place bread on a baking sheet. Combine butter, garlic, and paprika, and spread on one side of each slice of bread. Combine cheeses and sprinkle evenly over butter. Bake until bread is crisp and cheese is bubbly, 10 to 15 minutes. |