Irresistible French Onion Beef Sloppy Joes Recipe
This Irresistible French Onion Beef Sloppy Joes recipe features tender caramelized onions and savory ground beef seasoned with Worcestershire and soy sauce, all served on toasted chicken hamburger buns topped with melted Swiss cheese. It’s a comforting and flavorful twist on classic sloppy joes that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or satisfying lunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Mixture
- 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
Assembly
- 4 chicken hamburger buns
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
Instructions
- Caramelize Onions: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10-12 minutes until they become golden brown and caramelized, bringing out their natural sweetness.
- Add Garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Cook Ground Beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet with the onions and garlic. Cook thoroughly, breaking the meat apart with a spoon or spatula, until fully browned and no longer pink.
- Season Beef Mixture: Drain any excess fat from the skillet. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat and let the mixture simmer gently for 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
- Toast Buns: Toast the chicken hamburger buns until golden brown to add a slight crunch and prevent sogginess when assembled.
- Assemble Sloppy Joes: Spoon the beef and onion mixture generously onto the bottom half of each toasted bun. Top with shredded Swiss cheese while the filling is hot, allowing it to melt slightly, then place the top bun on each sandwich.
Notes
- For deeper flavor, use caramelized onions that are cooked slowly on low heat.
- Substitute Swiss cheese with Gruyere or mozzarella if preferred.
- Serve with pickles or a side salad for a complete meal.
- Using chicken hamburger buns adds a lighter twist, but regular beef buns or brioche buns also work well.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt, depending on soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce brands.
Keywords: French Onion Sloppy Joes, Ground Beef Sandwich, Caramelized Onion Beef, Savory Sloppy Joes, Swiss Cheese Sloppy Joes
