Savory caramelized onions, seasoned beef, and melted cheese are layered between golden sheets of crescent roll dough for a hearty, French-inspired dinner bake.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
2 large yellow onions, sliced
2 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp dried thyme or 1 tsp fresh
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: chopped parsley or crispy onions for garnish
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 and soft.
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Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain fat.
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Stir in garlic, thyme, broth, and optional 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 a base.
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Spread beef mixture over the dough and top with remaining cheese.
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Lay second can of dough over the top, seal edges, and brush with egg wash.
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Bake for 22–25 minutes or until golden. Let rest before serving.