French Onion Beef Sloppy Joes
A savory twist on classic sloppy joes made with caramelized onions, ground beef, and rich French onion flavors, all piled onto toasted buns with melty cheese.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
Sloppy Joe Filling
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 yellow onions thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp dried
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
For Serving
- 6 brioche buns toasted
- 6 slices provolone or Swiss cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook, stirring often, until deeply caramelized, about 20 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce and thyme. Pour in beef broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add cornstarch slurry and cook until the mixture thickens, about 2–3 minutes.
- Spoon beef mixture onto toasted buns, top with cheese, and serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, broil the assembled sandwiches briefly to melt the cheese. Gruyère works especially well for a classic French onion taste.