Irresistible French Onion Beef Sloppy Joes

Name: Irresistible French Onion Beef Sloppy Joes
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: pound ground beef (85% lean); large onion, thinly sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; tablespoon olive oil; teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; teaspoon soy sauce; teaspoon dried thyme; to taste Salt and pepper; 4 hamburger buns (preferably brioche); cup shredded Swiss cheese; Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

35m

Serves 4

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Irresistible French Onion Beef Sloppy Joes

kitchenmomy.com

35m

Serves 4

Directions

1Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
2Add thinly sliced onions and a pinch of salt.
3Cook them slowly, stirring occasionally, for about 15-20 minutes until they turn a deep golden brown.
4Push the caramelized onions to one side of the pan and increase heat to medium-high.
5Add the ground beef, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon.
6Cook until no pink remains, about 5-7 minutes.
7Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
8Add Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
9Mix the caramelized onions and beef together thoroughly.
10Reduce heat to medium-low and let the mixture simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
11Lightly toast the hamburger buns until golden.
12Spoon the beef mixture generously onto the bottom halves of the toasted buns.
13Top with shredded Swiss cheese while the mixture is still hot, allowing it to melt slightly from the residual heat.
14Place the assembled sandwiches under the broiler for 1-2 minutes, just until the cheese gets bubbly and begins to brown at the edges.
15Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley for color and freshness.
16Place the top bun on and serve immediately while still warm and gooey.

Ingredients

pound ground beef (85% lean)
large onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
tablespoon olive oil
teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
teaspoon soy sauce
teaspoon dried thyme
to taste Salt and pepper
4 hamburger buns (preferably brioche)
cup shredded Swiss cheese
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Equipment

large skilletwooden spoon

Tips

The secret to perfect caramelized onions is patience – resist the urge to increase the heat. Low and slow creates that melt-in-your-mouth sweetness.
For maximum flavor, deglaze the pan with a splash of beef broth after cooking the meat. Scrape up those browned bits from the bottom – they’re concentrated flavor bombs!
Always toast the buns face-down in the same pan after removing the meat mixture. They pick up those savory bits left behind, adding another layer of flavor.
When choosing ground beef, look for freshly ground from the butcher counter. The texture and flavor difference is noticeable compared to pre-packaged options.
For an extra layer of authentic French onion flavor, sometimes add a teaspoon of beef bouillon paste to the mixture. It amplifies the savory notes beautifully.

Irresistible French Onion Beef Sloppy Joes

35m

Serves 4

kitchenmomy.com

Irresistible French Onion Beef Sloppy Joes

kitchenmomy.com

35m

Serves 4

Directions

1Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
2Add thinly sliced onions and a pinch of salt.
3Cook them slowly, stirring occasionally, for about 15-20 minutes until they turn a deep golden brown.
4Push the caramelized onions to one side of the pan and increase heat to medium-high.
5Add the ground beef, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon.
6Cook until no pink remains, about 5-7 minutes.
7Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
8Add Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
9Mix the caramelized onions and beef together thoroughly.
10Reduce heat to medium-low and let the mixture simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
11Lightly toast the hamburger buns until golden.
12Spoon the beef mixture generously onto the bottom halves of the toasted buns.
13Top with shredded Swiss cheese while the mixture is still hot, allowing it to melt slightly from the residual heat.
14Place the assembled sandwiches under the broiler for 1-2 minutes, just until the cheese gets bubbly and begins to brown at the edges.
15Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley for color and freshness.
16Place the top bun on and serve immediately while still warm and gooey.

Ingredients

pound ground beef (85% lean)
large onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
tablespoon olive oil
teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
teaspoon soy sauce
teaspoon dried thyme
to taste Salt and pepper
4 hamburger buns (preferably brioche)
cup shredded Swiss cheese
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Equipment

large skilletwooden spoon

Tips

The secret to perfect caramelized onions is patience – resist the urge to increase the heat. Low and slow creates that melt-in-your-mouth sweetness.
For maximum flavor, deglaze the pan with a splash of beef broth after cooking the meat. Scrape up those browned bits from the bottom – they’re concentrated flavor bombs!
Always toast the buns face-down in the same pan after removing the meat mixture. They pick up those savory bits left behind, adding another layer of flavor.
When choosing ground beef, look for freshly ground from the butcher counter. The texture and flavor difference is noticeable compared to pre-packaged options.
For an extra layer of authentic French onion flavor, sometimes add a teaspoon of beef bouillon paste to the mixture. It amplifies the savory notes beautifully.