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Chopped Cheese Sandwich

Chopped Cheese Sandwich Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 980
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef, 80/20
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 4 slices American cheese
  • 2 soft hero rolls or sub rolls
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Ketchup, mayo, shredded lettuce, sliced tomato (optional)

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add beef and onion; let sear undisturbed 2 minutes, then break up and cook until browned, 3 to 4 minutes more.
  2. Reduce heat to medium, lay cheese over beef, let soften 30 seconds, then chop and fold cheese into meat until gooey, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Toast split rolls cut-side down in the pan until lightly golden, about 30 seconds.
  4. Pile beef mixture onto rolls, add desired toppings, and serve immediately.

Notes

A traditional bodega chopped cheese often includes a sprinkle of adobo seasoning; feel free to add a pinch with the salt. The beef mixture is best assembled right before eating so the roll stays crispy and warm.