Description
Indulge in the iconic New York City chopped cheese sandwich right in your own home with this flavorful recipe. Made with seasoned ground beef, melted American cheese, and classic toppings, this deli-style sandwich is a satisfying meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Seasoned Beef:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 green bell pepper, finely diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- salt and black pepper to taste
Sandwich Assembly:
- 4 hoagie or hero rolls, split
- 8 slices American cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 large tomato, sliced
- 1/4 cup pickles (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Seasoned Beef: Heat olive oil in a skillet, brown ground beef, add onion, bell pepper, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until beef is fully cooked.
- Melt the Cheese: Divide beef into portions, top with American cheese slices, let melt, chop and fold cheese into beef until combined.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Toast rolls, spread with mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard. Spoon beef mixture onto rolls, top with lettuce, tomato, and pickles. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add jalapeños or pepper jack cheese.
- Hoagie rolls are recommended, but brioche buns or French bread can be used as substitutes.
- Best enjoyed immediately for maximum flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 1150 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
