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French onion beef sloppy joes served on a plate with toppings

French Onion Beef Sloppy Joes

This French Onion Beef Sloppy Joe recipe features caramelized onions and gooey Swiss cheese, delivering a flavor explosion in a quick, easy, and messy meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 large onion, 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
  • 4 pieces chicken hamburger buns
  • 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather all ingredients and grab your trusty 10-inch skillet.
  2. Heat the olive oil in the skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the ground beef and break it into crumbles. Cook until browned, then drain excess fat.
  4. In the same skillet, add the sliced onions. Stir occasionally, letting them caramelize to a deep brown.
  5. Add minced garlic and dried thyme to the onions, sauté for about 1 minute.
  6. Return the beef to the skillet. Stir in Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce, seasoning with salt and pepper.
  7. Lightly toast the hamburger buns.
  8. Scoop a generous amount of the beef mixture onto each bun and top with Swiss cheese.
  9. Enjoy it hot!

Notes

These Sloppy Joes pair well with crispy sweet potato fries, a salad, or coleslaw. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.