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French Onion Beef Sloppy Joes with Melted Cheese Recipe

French Onion Beef Sloppy Joes with Melted Cheese Recipe

French Onion Beef Sloppy Joes with Melted Cheese Recipe combines classic comfort food with gourmet flavors. This recipe transforms ordinary sloppy joes into something extraordinary.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 485 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon for stirring
  • Sharp knife for chopping
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Can opener
  • Cheese grater (if using block cheese)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20 blend
  • 2 large yellow onions thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 packet French onion soup mix
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 4 hamburger buns split and toasted
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Heat butter in large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add sliced onions to the hot butter carefully.
  • Cook onions until golden brown and caramelized completely.
  • This takes about 8-10 minutes of cooking time.
  • Add ground beef to the caramelized onions.
  • Break meat apart with wooden spoon thoroughly.
  • Cook until beef is browned on all sides.
  • Drain excess fat from the skillet if needed.
  • Sprinkle French onion soup mix over beef mixture.
  • Stir ingredients together until evenly coated and mixed.
  • Pour beef broth into the skillet slowly.
  • Add Worcestershire sauce and brown sugar to mixture.
  • Simmer everything together for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste preferences.
  • Toast hamburger buns until lightly golden brown outside.
  • Spoon beef mixture onto bottom bun halves generously.
  • Top each serving with one Swiss cheese slice.
  • Cover with top bun halves and serve immediately.

Notes

  1. Caramelize onions slowly Don't rush this crucial step for best flavor development.
  2. Use quality ground beef 80/20 blend provides perfect fat content for juiciness.
  3. Toast the buns This prevents soggy sandwiches and adds textural contrast.
  4. Let mixture simmer Allow flavors to meld together for richer taste.
  5. Serve immediately French Onion Beef Sloppy Joes with Melted Cheese tastes best when hot and fresh.
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