Description
This French Onion Beef Sloppy Joes recipe is the ultimate twist on the classic sloppy joe, featuring caramelized onions, melted provolone or Gruyère, rich beef broth, and bold savory flavor. Perfect for a hearty family dinner or an easy crowd-pleasing sandwich recipe.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
2 large yellow onions, sliced
1 cup beef broth
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried thyme
4 slices provolone or Gruyère cheese
4 sandwich buns, toasted
1 tbsp oil or butter for cooking
Instructions
1. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil or butter and add sliced onions. Stir frequently and cook for 20 to 25 minutes until deeply caramelized.
2. Add the minced garlic and thyme, stir for about 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Push onions to the side of the pan, add ground beef, and cook until browned. Mix with the onions.
4. Pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine, scraping any brown bits. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until the mixture thickens.
5. Spoon the beef-onion mixture onto toasted buns, top with cheese slices, and broil briefly or cover to melt cheese before serving.
Notes
Use yellow onions for authentic French onion flavor.
Gruyère gives a stronger, nutty flavor while provolone is milder.
To make ahead, prepare the filling and refrigerate—reheat when ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg