Description
A hearty, cheesy twist on the classic sloppy joe, these French Onion Beef Sloppy Joes are loaded with caramelized onions, savory ground beef, and gooey Swiss cheese all served on a fluffy bun.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef (preferably lean)
2 medium sweet onions, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup beef broth (low-sodium recommended)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
4 slices Swiss cheese
4 hamburger buns
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions, sprinkle with salt, and sauté for 10–15 minutes until caramelized.
2. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 more minute until fragrant.
3. Push onions to the side and add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking apart with a spoon.
4. Season with salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
5. Pour in beef broth, stir well, and simmer for 5–7 minutes to combine flavors.
6. Place Swiss cheese slices over the beef mixture, cover, and let sit for 2 minutes until cheese melts.
7. Toast the hamburger buns if desired. Spoon the cheesy beef mixture onto the bottom buns and top with the remaining bun halves.
8. Serve hot with a salad or fries.
Notes
Use lean ground beef to reduce grease without losing flavor.
Sweet onions caramelize best and add depth.
To make this even more indulgent, lightly toast the buns with butter before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: French onion sloppy joes, beef sloppy joe, caramelized onion sandwich, cheesy beef sandwich, easy weeknight dinner