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French Onion Beef Sloppy Joes

French Onion Beef Sloppy Joes: Cozy Comfort at Its Best

Discover the magic of French Onion Beef Sloppy Joes, a perfect blend of caramelized onions and savory ground beef for ultimate comfort.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Mixture
  • 1 pound ground beef 80/20 is ideal
  • 2 yellow onions sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon thyme leaves, use dried if fresh not available
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce soy sauce can be substituted
  • 1 tablespoon flour or cornstarch for gluten-free
  • 1 cup beef broth vegetable broth for vegetarian option
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For the Caramelization
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter for richer taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter
For Serving
  • 4 hamburger buns toasted for structure and crunch
  • 4 slices Provolone or Swiss cheese for a creamy finish

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, melt butter and olive oil over medium-low heat.
  2. Add sliced yellow onions, stirring often for even cooking and caramelization, about 20-25 minutes.
  3. Increase heat to medium; stir in garlic and thyme, cooking for 1-2 minutes until aromatic.
  4. Push onions to the side and add ground beef, browning for 5-7 minutes until fully cooked.
  5. Stir in Worcestershire sauce and flour, cooking for 1-2 minutes to eliminate raw flour taste.
  6. Pour in beef broth and bring to a simmer, cooking for about 5 minutes to thicken.
  7. Toast hamburger buns and spoon the beef mixture onto the bottom halves, topping with cheese.
  8. Close the sandwiches with the tops and serve immediately, enjoying with fries or salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 20mg

Notes

Leftover beef mixture can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.

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