Best French Onion Beef Sloppy Joes
A delightful twist on the classic sloppy joe, this recipe combines caramelized onions, savory ground beef, and melted cheese on a warm brioche bun for an irresistible meal.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 pound ground beef Can substitute with lean ground turkey or chicken.
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ cup beef broth
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 4 slices provolone or Gruyère cheese Feel free to use different cheeses.
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients. Thinly slice the onions and mince the garlic.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the sliced onions and dried thyme.
- Cook the onions for about 20–25 minutes until they become deeply caramelized.
- Push the onions to the side of the skillet and add the ground beef, cooking until browned.
- Once the beef is cooked, mix it with the caramelized onions.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the Worcestershire sauce and beef broth, and let it simmer for about 5-10 minutes.
- While the beef-onion mixture simmers, toast the buns until golden.
- Assemble by spooning the beef and onion mixture onto the bottom halves of the toasted buns.
- Place a slice of cheese on top of the beef mixture and let it melt.
- Complete the sandwich by placing the top bun over the melted cheese and beef.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze the filling in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave or stovetop.