Description
A delicious twist on a classic, these Sloppy Joes are filled with caramelized onions, seasoned beef, and melted Swiss cheese, creating a comforting and hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 4 hamburger buns
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- Fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add the sliced onions and season with salt; cook for 10-12 minutes until golden and caramelized, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until fully browned, roughly 5-7 minutes.
- Drain excess fat from the pan, then stir in the Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and any desired spices.
- Let it simmer for 5 minutes to meld the flavors, thickening slightly.
- Toast the hamburger buns lightly until golden brown.
- Scoop the beef mixture onto each bun’s bottom half, top with Swiss cheese, and cover with the top bun.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Cook the beef mixture and store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat when ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg