Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup red grape juice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 6 hamburger buns, split and toasted
- 6 slices provolone or Gruyere cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add sliced onions, sugar, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are deeply caramelized and golden brown, about 25-30 minutes. Reduce heat if onions start to burn.
- Add ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
- Sprinkle flour over the beef and onions and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Gradually pour in beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in red grape juice vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Spoon the French onion beef mixture onto the toasted hamburger buns. Top each with a slice of provolone or Gruyere cheese.
- Place the assembled sloppy joes on a baking sheet and broil for 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Alternatively, you can cover the skillet and let the cheese melt from the residual heat.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For a richer flavor, use bone broth. You can also add a splash of balsamic vinegar for extra tang. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave. Serve with your favorite sides, such as coleslaw, potato salad, or French fries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sloppy joe
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
