French Onion Salisbury Steak

Mix together beef, 2 cloves of minced garlic, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon ketchup, basil, parsley, salt, pepper and egg. Form into 4 patties. Set aside.

Bring a large skillet to medium high heat. Add olive oil. Add beef patties and fry on both sides until a brown crust appears (about 1-2 minutes per side). Remove meat patties from pan. (Don’t worry, the middle will not be done.) Keep them warm on a plate covered with aluminum foil.

In the same pan used for the meat, reduce the heat to medium, add butter, onions, and sugar and sauté them until they are golden brown (about 3-5 minutes). Add the remaining 1 clove of minced garlic and cook for an additional minute. Stir in the remaining tablespoon of ketchup and flour and cook for another minute. Deglaze the pan with the wine, then add in the beef broth.

Return the beef patties to the pan. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Simmer until the Salisbury Steaks are completely cooked though (about 10 minutes). Stir occasionally to prevent anything sticking to the bottom and burning.

Notes:
1. Use whatever wine you have on hand—red or white will both work.
2. Adding the sugar will help the onions caramelize.