French Onion Salisbury Steak

French Onion Salisbury Steak is a delicious take on a classic dinner recipe!  This comfort food is so easy to make and has the most amazing savory gravy!

Tender and delicious, French Onion Salisbury Steak is suspended in a resplendent sauce of onions, beef stock and red wine. It  largely resembles French Onion Soup with the addition of Herbs de Provence which contains thyme. In this recipe, it is served with a side of cheese toast, however you could easily ‘hearty things up’ and substitute mashed potatoes. The sauce is insanely delicious.  Make sure when selecting your ingredients that you choose a red wine that you would also enjoy drinking. We’ve used a Joel Gott Cabernet Sauvignon specifically for the fact that we drink it regularly, have it on hand, and identify with its notes.

SALISBURY STEAK:
This one is a true classic, a childhood fave, at least for those of us that grew up in the mid-west and love our comfort foods all fall/winter long!  I’ve seen it called Salisbury steak, hamburger steak, and chopped steak.  But, it’s basically the same thing!  Ground beef gets combined with eggs, breadcrumbs, seasonings and then seared in a skillet and smothered in brown gravy! Either way, I already have a tasty Chopped Steak recipe on my blog and I knew I wanted to do another version but, mix things up a bit.  Since everyone loves our French Onion Beef and Noodles so very much, I thought it would be great to do a sort of french onion burger patty.  I was right, the french onion gravy is just so mouthwatering, and then of course topping them off with cheese never hurts anything either.

Now, this French onion Salisbury steak is nothing like the stuff that comes in a box and resembles a TV dinner.  It’s flavorful, hearty and delicious. Also, it’s not full of weird chemicals and preservatives that you can’t pronounce. The sauce is made up of delicious sautéed onions mixed with beef stock and red wine. When you pour it over the meat it is a match made in heaven. It’s amazing.

By the way, who agrees with me that a big pan of sautéing onions smells like heaven. I’m going to have to say that it’s one of my top ten favorite smells!

MAKING FRENCH ONION SALISBURY STEAK:

• This recipe comes together in about 30 minutes. First things first, melt the butter in a large skillet and add in your onions along with some Worcestershire and a little of your beef broth.  The onions will cook, you can stir occasionally, for about 6-8 minutes until they’re nice and golden.
• I like to make my patties while the onions are cooking.  Mix up your ground beef, egg, seasonings, and breadcrumbs in a large bowl.  Roll the meat into 5 balls, then shape them into patties and set them aside on a plate.
• When the onions golden, leave them in the pan and just kind of scoot them around to make room for the patties.  Get the beef in there and sear for 4 minutes on each side until starting to brown, then remove them onto a clean plate.
• Now give the onions a stir and sprinkle over the flour.  Keep stirring for just about one minute to cook the flour.  Then you can slowly pour in your beef broth while using a wooden spoon to scrape up any bits on the bottom of the pan.  You’ll only need to take 1-2 minutes to do this part, the gravy will continue to thicken while simmering with the meat.
• Reduce the heat on your stove to medium-low, scoot the onions around and add the patties back to the pan.  Now, you’ll top each with a slice of cheese and the parmesan.  The parmesan is optional, and you can use mozzarella, gouda, or white cheddar in place of the provolone if preferred. Cover your pan and simmer for 6-8 minutes until your patties are cooked through.

Simple enough for weeknights, the recipe delivers big flavors with minimal prep! I was in and out of the kitchen and enjoying dinner in no-time. You’ll love the recipe, thanks.

Ingredients

• 5 Tablespoons Butter
• 2 Medium Yellow Onions, Thinly Sliced
• 1 Large Egg
• 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce Divided
• 2 1/4 Cups Beef Broth, Divided
• 1 1/2 Pounds Lean Ground Beef
• 1/3 Cup Panko Breadcrumbs
• 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• Salt & Pepper, To Taste
• 1/3 Cup Flour
• 8 Slices Provolone Cheese
• 1/2 Cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

1. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onions, one Tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce, and 1/4 cup of the beef broth to the skillet and stir to coat the onions.
2. Continue cooking the onions, stirring occasionally for 6-7 minutes until soft and golden.
3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl add the ground beef, egg, 1 Tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce, breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
4. Use your hands or a large spoon to gently mix the beef mixture until everything is well combined.
5. Form the beef mixture into 5 even balls, then flatten into patties, set aside on a plate or cutting board.
6. Once the onions have softened, scoot them to the side and add the patties to the pan.
7. Fry the patties for 4 minutes per side, then, remove to a plate.
8. Stir the onions around in the pan, then sprinkle the flour over the onions and cook, stirring constantly for one minute.
9. Slowly pour the remaining beef broth into the skillet, stirring constantly and scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
10. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and add the patties back to the pan.
11. Top each patty evenly with the cheese. Cover the skillet and simmer for 6-8 more minutes until cheese is melted, gravy is thickened, and the meat is cooked through.

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