French Onion Joes
Transform your weeknight dinner with these irresistible French Onion Joes, a gourmet twist on the classic Sloppy Joe. Featuring golden, caramelized onions infused with rich beefy flavor, savory ground beef, and a hint of fresh thyme, this dish is the ultimate comfort food indulgence. Topped with melted Gruyère cheese and served on buttery toasted brioche buns, each bite offers a crave-worthy balance of hearty and sophisticated flavors. Perfect for cozy meals or casual entertaining, this recipe is easy to make yet packed with French bistro flair. Ready in under an hour and ideal for serving with a crisp side salad or roasted potatoes, French Onion Joes are poised to become your new favorite comfort food staple.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 large (thinly sliced) yellow onions
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cloves (minced) garlic
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 (halved and lightly toasted) brioche buns
- 1 cup (shredded) gruyere cheese
Instructions
Heat 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the thinly sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15-20 minutes until caramelized and golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the ground beef and cook over medium heat until fully browned and crumbled, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
Add the minced garlic to the browned beef and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
Sprinkle the flour over the beef and stir well to coat. Cook for 1-2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
Gradually pour in the beef broth, stirring constantly to create a sauce.
Add the caramelized onions back to the skillet, along with Worcestershire sauce, fresh thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and let simmer on low heat for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Preheat the oven broiler to high.
Place the bottom halves of the toasted brioche buns on a baking sheet. Spoon the French onion beef mixture generously onto each bun bottom.
Top each portion with shredded gruyere cheese and place under the broiler for 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and cover each with the top half of the brioche bun.
Serve immediately, optionally with a side salad or roasted potatoes for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
764 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.1 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.9 g | 109% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 146 mg | 49% | |
| Sodium | 1028 mg | 45% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.1 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.3 g | ||
| Protein | 36.6 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 354 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 522 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
