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.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Heat 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic to the browned beef and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.

Step 5

Sprinkle the flour over the beef and stir well to coat. Cook for 1-2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.

Step 6

Gradually pour in the beef broth, stirring constantly to create a sauce.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Preheat the oven broiler to high.

Step 9

Place the bottom halves of the toasted brioche buns on a baking sheet. Spoon the French onion beef mixture generously onto each bun bottom.

Step 10

Top each portion with shredded gruyere cheese and place under the broiler for 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and cover each with the top half of the brioche bun.

Step 12

Serve immediately, optionally with a side salad or roasted potatoes for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1461.6 grams (1461.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2480

Total Fat 168.50g	216%
Saturated Fat 83.60g	418%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 598mg	199%
Sodium 3643mg	158%
Total Carbohydrate 113.30g	41%
Dietary Fiber 10.40g	37%
Total Sugars 32.40g
Protein 136.40g	273%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1511mg	116%
Iron 14mg	77%
Potassium 2150mg	46%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.3%

Protein: 21.7%

Carbs: 18.0%