Description
French Onion Beef Sloppy Joes combine tender caramelized onions with seasoned ground beef in a savory, rich sauce, topped with melted provolone or Swiss cheese on toasted brioche buns for an irresistible twist on the classic sloppy joe.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 4 slices provolone or Swiss cheese
- 4 brioche or sandwich buns
- 1 tablespoon butter (for toasting buns, optional)
Instructions
- Caramelize Onions: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced yellow onions and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they become soft, golden, and caramelized, developing a sweet, rich flavor.
- Brown the Beef: Push the caramelized onions to one side of the pan and add the ground beef to the empty side. Cook for 6–8 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon until evenly browned. Drain excess grease if necessary to avoid sogginess.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in the minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to evenly coat the beef and onions with the seasoning blend.
- Simmer the Mixture: Pour in the beef broth and let the mixture simmer for 4–5 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly, creating a deliciously rich texture.
- Toast Buns (Optional): In a separate pan, lightly butter the brioche or sandwich buns and toast them until golden brown for an added layer of flavor and crunch.
- Assemble Sloppy Joes: Spoon the beef and onion mixture generously onto the bottom halves of the buns. Place a slice of provolone or Swiss cheese over each portion of beef. Broil the assembled bottoms under a broiler for 1–2 minutes until the cheese melts perfectly.
- Serve: Place the top halves of the buns on the sandwiches and serve immediately while hot and melty for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken.
- Add sautéed mushrooms to the beef mixture to deepen the flavor profile.
- Serve with classic sides like fries or roasted green beans for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
