Instructions

1. 1

   Combine ground chuck, 1/4 cup parsley, scallions, salt, and pepper. Divide evenly into four portions and shape each into 1/4 to 1-inch thick oval patties.

2. 2

   Place 2 tablespoons flour in a shallow dish; dredge each patty in flour. Reserve 1 teaspoon flour.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a saute pan over medium-high.

4. 4

   Add patties and saute 3 minutes on each side, or until browned.

5. 5

   Remove from pan.

6. 6

   Add onions and sugar to pan; saute 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and tomato paste; saute until paste begins to brown, 1 minute.

7. 7

   Sprinkle mixture with reserved flour, cook 1 minute. Stir in broth, wine, salt, and thyme.Return meat to pan; bring sauce to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 10 minutes.

8. 8

   Serve steaks on Cheese Toasts with onion sauce ladled over.

9. 9

   Garnish with parsley and Parmesan.Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

10. 10

    Place bread on a baking sheet.

11. 11

    Combine butter, garlic, and paprika; spread on one side of each slice of bread.

12. 12

    Combine cheeses and sprinkle evenly over butter.

13. 13

    Bake until bread is crisp and cheese is bubbly, 10-15 minutes.