Description
This Irresistible French Onion Beef Sloppy Joes recipe combines savory caramelized onions with seasoned ground beef and melted Swiss cheese on toasted hamburger buns, delivering a flavorful twist on a classic comfort food favorite. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal, it’s packed with rich flavors and simple ingredients.
Ingredients
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Beef Mixture
- 1 pound ground beef (85% lean)
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Assembly
- 4 hamburger buns
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat oil: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat to prepare for sautéing the onions.
- Caramelize onions: Add the sliced onions to the skillet and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring often, until they turn golden and caramelized.
- Add garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Cook beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until fully browned, breaking it apart with a spatula to ensure even cooking.
- Season: Drain excess fat from the skillet, then stir in Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, dried thyme, salt, and pepper to flavor the beef mixture.
- Simmer mixture: Let the beef and onion mixture simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Toast buns: While the beef mixture simmers, toast the hamburger buns until golden and slightly crisp.
- Assemble sandwiches: Spoon the beef mixture onto the bottom halves of the toasted buns, then evenly top each with shredded Swiss cheese. Place the top halves of the buns on top.
- Garnish and serve: Optionally sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the sandwiches before serving for a fresh, vibrant touch.
Notes
- For extra richness, consider adding a splash of red wine to the onion caramelization step.
- Use a cast iron skillet for best caramelization results.
- Substitute Swiss cheese with Gruyère for a more pronounced nutty flavor.
- Make sure to drain excess fat well to avoid greasy sloppy joes.
- Toast buns just before assembly to keep them from becoming soggy.
