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French Onion Beef Sloppy Joes

Savory French Onion Beef Sloppy Joes made with caramelized onions, juicy ground beef, and melted provolone cheese, served on toasted buns.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb Ground Beef 80/20 preferred
  • 2 large Yellow Onions thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
Sauce and Serving
  • 1 cup Beef Broth low sodium
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch mixed with water
  • 2 tbsp Water
  • 4 slices Provolone Cheese
  • 4 buns Brioche Buns toasted

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook slowly until deeply caramelized, about 15–20 minutes.
  2. Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
  3. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Mix cornstarch with water and stir into the skillet. Cook until the sauce thickens.
  5. Lay provolone slices over the beef mixture, cover briefly until melted, then spoon onto toasted buns and serve.

Notes

For a lighter version, substitute ground beef with ground turkey or mushrooms. Serve immediately for best texture.