Description
Irresistible French Onion Beef Sloppy Joes combine savory caramelized onions with seasoned ground beef, melted Swiss cheese, and toasted buns for a delicious twist on a classic sandwich. This easy stovetop recipe delivers rich flavors and comforting goodness perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Mixture
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large onion, 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 chicken hamburger buns
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
Instructions
- Caramelize Onions: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are soft and golden brown.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to release its aroma.
- Cook Beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet with onions and garlic. Cook thoroughly, breaking up the meat as it browns evenly.
- Season and Simmer: Drain excess fat from the skillet. Mix in Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Allow the beef mixture to simmer gently for 5 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Toast Buns: While simmering, toast the chicken hamburger buns until golden brown to add a crisp texture.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Spoon the beef and onion mixture onto the bottom halves of the buns, then top generously with shredded Swiss cheese before placing the top bun on each sandwich.
Notes
- Caramelizing the onions slowly helps develop a deeper, richer flavor in the beef mixture.
- Feel free to substitute Swiss cheese with Gruyère or mozzarella for a different taste.
- Use day-old buns for better toasting results and to avoid sogginess.
- This recipe can be doubled easily for larger groups.
- Leftover beef mixture can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: French onion sloppy joes, ground beef sandwich, caramelized onions, Swiss cheese sandwich, quick beef sloppy joes
