Description
These French Onion Beef Sloppy Joes are a delicious twist on the classic sandwich, combining savory ground beef with caramelized onions, melted Swiss cheese, and a flavorful blend of herbs and sauces. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Sloppy Joes:
- 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
For Serving:
- 4 hamburger buns
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring often, until golden and caramelized.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add ground beef and cook until fully browned, breaking it apart with a spatula.
- Drain excess fat, then stir in Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Let the mixture simmer for another 5 minutes for the flavors to come together.
- While simmering, toast the hamburger buns.
- Scoop the beef mixture onto the bottom half of each bun, top with shredded Swiss cheese, and place the top bun.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving, if desired.
Notes
- You can customize these sloppy joes by adding your favorite toppings like pickles, hot sauce, or avocado.
- For a vegetarian version, you can use plant-based crumbles or lentils as a substitute for the ground beef.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Sloppy Joe
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: French Onion, Sloppy Joes, Ground Beef, Swiss Cheese, Caramelized Onions
