Description

Irresistible sloppy joes with caramelized onions, savory beef gravy, and melted Swiss cheese on buttery toasted buns. 30-minute weeknight comfort food.

Ingredients

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Caramelized Onions

2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced

2 tablespoons butter

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon sugar

Sloppy Joe Filling

1 lb ground beef (80/20)

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon brown sugar

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 1/2 cups beef broth

1 packet French onion soup mix

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Salt to taste

To Serve

4–6 hamburger buns, buttered

6 slices Swiss cheese

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Instructions

1. Heat butter and olive oil in large skillet over medium-low. Add sliced onions, salt, sugar. Cook 15-20 minutes until deep golden brown, stirring occasionally.

2. Add minced garlic to onions, cook 1 minute. Remove onions to plate.

3. Increase heat to medium-high. Add ground beef to same skillet, break up and cook until browned, 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if desired.

4. Stir in Worcestershire, brown sugar, thyme. Sprinkle flour over beef, stir 1 minute.

5. Slowly add beef broth while stirring. Add French onion soup mix. Scrape up browned bits.

6. Return caramelized onions to skillet. Simmer 5-7 minutes until thickened.

7. Butter and toast buns under broiler. Spoon beef mixture on bottom buns.

8. Top with Swiss cheese slices. Broil 1-2 minutes until melted and bubbly.

9. Add top bun and serve immediately with pickles or fries.

Notes

Use 80/20 ground beef for best flavor.

Caramelize onions low and slow for sweetness.

Broil cheese at the end for perfect melt.

Make onions ahead and store in fridge up to 2 days.

Reheat filling with splash of broth to loosen.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Course, Sandwiches, Beef
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 sandwich
Calories: 520
Sugar: 8
Sodium: 980
Fat: 28
Saturated Fat: 12
Unsaturated Fat: 14
Trans Fat: 1
Carbohydrates: 38
Fiber: 2
Protein: 28
Cholesterol: 85