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French Onion Beef Sloppy Joes

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A cozy sandwich featuring caramelized onions, seasoned ground beef, and melty Swiss cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (85% lean)
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, optional)
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers. Add the sliced onion in an even layer. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 12 minutes until the onions are soft and golden brown.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic and cook 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add the ground beef to the skillet. Break it up with a spatula and cook until no pink remains. Drain excess fat into a heatproof container and discard.
  4. Return the skillet to the stove. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce. Add thyme if using. Season with salt and pepper and mix well. Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes so the flavors meld.
  5. While the beef simmers, toast the hamburger buns lightly until golden. Spoon the beef and onion mixture onto the bottom half of each bun. Sprinkle each with shredded Swiss cheese. Top with the bun crown. Garnish with chopped parsley if you like, and serve right away.

Notes

For a leaner option, use 90% lean ground beef. For richer flavor, 80% lean works too. If you do not have Swiss, try Gruyere or provolone. Low-sodium soy sauce works well if you are watching salt.

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