Description
This French Onion Meat Sauce is a savory and flavorful ground beef dish enhanced with classic French onion soup mix, combined with BBQ sauce and seasonings. Ready in just 35 minutes, this versatile sauce can be served over mashed potatoes, rice, egg noodles, or toast for a comforting and hearty meal perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 packet Lipton French Onion Soup Mix
- ½ cup water (or beef broth)
- 2–3 tablespoons BBQ sauce
- ½ teaspoon Lawry’s Garlic Salt (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Brown the Ground Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up as it cooks, until browned. Drain off any excess grease if needed to avoid a greasy sauce.
- Add the Onions: Add the diced onion directly to the skillet with the browned beef.
- Cook Onions: Cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring often, until the onion begins to soften and turn translucent, which releases its flavor into the meat.
- Add Soup Mix: Sprinkle the Lipton French Onion Soup Mix evenly over the beef and onion mixture to infuse the classic French onion flavor.
- Add Liquids and BBQ Sauce: Pour in the water or beef broth along with the BBQ sauce, stirring well to combine everything thoroughly.
- Season the Sauce: Add Lawry’s Garlic Salt, garlic powder, and black pepper to taste, enhancing the richness and depth of the sauce.
- Simmer: Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer gently for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens and the flavors meld beautifully.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings if needed to suit your preference.
- Serve: Serve the hot French Onion Meat Sauce over mashed potatoes, rice, egg noodles, or toast for a flavorful, comforting meal.
Notes
- You can substitute beef broth for water to add extra flavor.
- Adjust the amount of BBQ sauce to your desired level of sweetness and tanginess.
- This sauce freezes well, so make extra for quick future meals.
- Try adding mushrooms or bell peppers for extra texture and flavor.
- Use lean ground beef to reduce fat content.
