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French Onion Beef Sloppy Joes

French Onion Beef Sloppy Joes: A Gourmet Comfort Classic

A gourmet twist on a classic, French Onion Beef Sloppy Joes combines savory ground beef, sweet caramelized onions, and gooey Swiss cheese for a quick prep meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meat Mixture
  • 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey/lentils
  • 2 medium yellow onions sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 teaspoon thyme or dried thyme
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For the Cooking Process
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
For the Finish
  • 4 hamburger buns or soft bread
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese or provolone/cheddar

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
  2. Add the sliced yellow onions and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring frequently until golden brown.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and continue cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Introduce the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart, and cook for 5-7 minutes until fully browned.
  5. Drain any excess fat, then stir in Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  6. Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes over low heat to meld flavors.
  7. Toast the hamburger buns until lightly golden, about 2-3 minutes.
  8. Assemble the sloppy joes by placing the beef mixture on the bottom half of each bun, topping with Swiss cheese.
  9. Place the top half of the bun over the filling and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with sautéed mushrooms or jalapeños for added flavor.

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