This savory bake combines caramelized onions, seasoned ground beef, and melty cheese inside flaky crescent roll layers for a rich, satisfying dinner with French onion flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
2 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tsp fresh thyme)
1/3 cup beef broth
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 1/2 cups shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
1 egg + 1 tbsp water (for egg wash)
Optional: parsley or crispy onions for topping
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Melt butter in a skillet and cook onions over medium-low heat for 20–25 minutes until golden.
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Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain any excess fat.
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Stir in garlic, thyme, broth, and Worcestershire. Simmer 5 minutes.
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Remove from heat and mix in half the cheese.
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Press one can of crescent dough into the baking dish to form the base.
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Spoon filling over dough and top with remaining cheese.
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Lay second dough sheet on top, seal edges, and brush with egg wash.
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Bake 22–25 minutes until golden brown. Cool before slicing.