Description
A comforting French-inspired take on sloppy joes, with caramelized onions, tender beef, and a savory sauce that’s both sweet and herby.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp whole grain mustard
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Brown the beef in a skillet and set aside.
- Caramelize onions in the same skillet until golden brown.
- Add garlic, bell pepper, and thyme; cook until fragrant.
- Return beef to the pan, stir in flour to form a roux, then add wine and tomato paste.
- Combine Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, broth, salt, and pepper; simmer until thickened.
- Serve sauce over toasted buns or a side like mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sauté & Simmer
- Cuisine: French-American