Irresistible French Onion Beef Joes (Print)
Caramelized onions and beef pair with Swiss cheese on soft buns for a comforting, flavorful sandwich.
# Ingredients:
→ Beef Filling
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450 g ground beef (85% lean)
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1 large onion, thinly sliced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 teaspoon soy sauce
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Assembly
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4 hamburger buns
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100 g shredded Swiss cheese
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Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
# Steps:
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring regularly, until deeply golden and caramelized.
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Add minced garlic to the onions and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
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Add ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until fully browned.
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Drain any excess fat. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes to develop flavor.
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While the beef mixture simmers, toast hamburger buns until golden.
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Spoon the beef mixture onto the bottom half of each toasted bun. Top with shredded Swiss cheese and place the remaining bun halves on top.
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Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving, if desired.
# Notes:
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For a lighter alternative, substitute ground turkey or chicken. To make it vegetarian, use a plant-based meat substitute.
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Caramelizing the onions thoroughly enhances the depth of flavor.
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Add red pepper flakes or hot sauce to introduce extra heat if preferred.