This savory bake features caramelized onions, seasoned ground beef, and melted cheese wrapped in flaky crescent dough. A comforting, all-in-one dinner with French onion-inspired flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 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)
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 1/2 cups shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
1 egg + 1 tbsp water (egg wash)
Fresh parsley or fried onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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In a large skillet, melt butter and add sliced onions. Cook over medium-low for 20–25 minutes, stirring often, until caramelized.
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Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
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Stir in garlic, thyme, broth, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer 5 minutes.
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Remove from heat and mix in half the shredded cheese.
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Press one can of crescent dough into the baking dish to form a bottom crust.
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Spread beef filling over dough, then top with remaining cheese.
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Cover with second can of dough. Press edges to seal and brush with egg wash.
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Bake 22–25 minutes or until golden. Let rest before serving.