French Onion Beef Sloppy Joes: Cheesy Comfort
A rich and savory twist on classic sloppy joes inspired by French onion soup. Juicy ground beef is simmered with caramelized onions in a beefy gravy, then piled onto buns and topped with gooey melted cheese.
- Author: ssam
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 hamburger buns
- 4–6 slices provolone, Swiss, or mozzarella cheese
- 1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 2. Add onions and cook 15–20 minutes, stirring often, until deeply caramelized.
- 3. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- 4. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- 5. Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir well; cook 1 minute.
- 6. Slowly pour in beef broth, stirring until a thick gravy forms.
- 7. Add Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- 8. Simmer 5–7 minutes until saucy.
- 9. Spoon beef mixture onto buns and top with cheese.
- 10. Broil briefly or cover skillet until cheese is melted.
- 11. Serve hot.
Notes
- Toast buns lightly to prevent sogginess.
- Gruyère cheese adds the most authentic French onion flavor.
- Serve with fries, chips, or a simple green salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: french onion sloppy joes, beef sloppy joes, cheesy sloppy joes