Description
This Best Chopped Cheese Recipe features a flavorful ground beef mixture seasoned with garlic powder and paprika, melted with American cheese, and served in toasted hero rolls topped with fresh lettuce, tomato, ketchup, and mayonnaise. It’s a classic New York deli-style sandwich that’s quick to prepare and perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 4 slices American cheese
- 4 hero rolls or hoagie buns, split and toasted
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 tomato, sliced
- Ketchup and mayonnaise, for serving
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat to prepare for cooking the vegetables and beef.
- Sauté onions: Add the diced onion to the skillet and cook until softened and lightly golden, about 4-5 minutes.
- Cook ground beef: Stir in the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook until browned evenly, approximately 7-8 minutes.
- Season beef: Season the cooked beef with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to evenly distribute the spices.
- Melt cheese: Place the American cheese slices over the beef mixture and let them melt, then fold the melted cheese into the meat thoroughly.
- Toast buns: Lightly toast the hero rolls either in a skillet or in the oven until crisp and warm.
- Assemble sandwiches: Fill each toasted roll with the chopped beef and cheese mixture.
- Add toppings: Top each sandwich with shredded lettuce, sliced tomato, ketchup, and mayonnaise as desired.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve the chopped cheese sandwiches hot for the best flavor experience.
Notes
- You can substitute American cheese with cheddar or provolone for a different flavor profile.
- For a spicier version, add some hot sauce or sliced jalapeños to the toppings.
- If desired, use whole wheat or gluten-free hero rolls to accommodate dietary needs.
- Leftover chopped cheese mixture can be refrigerated and used as a filling for wraps or salads the next day.
