Description
A delicious and easy-to-make chopped cheese sandwich featuring seasoned ground beef, melted American cheese, and fresh toppings served on toasted hero rolls. Perfect for a quick lunch or casual dinner that captures classic deli flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Mixture
- 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
Sandwich Assembly
- 4 hero rolls or hoagie buns, split and toasted
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 tomato, sliced
- Ketchup, for serving
- Mayonnaise, for serving
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Warm the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering, preparing it for sautéing the onions.
- Sauté onions: Add the diced onion to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and slightly golden, about 5 minutes.
- Cook ground beef: Add the ground beef to the onions, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until the beef is fully browned and no pink remains, about 7-8 minutes.
- Season the meat: Sprinkle garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper over the beef mixture. Stir thoroughly to combine the spices evenly throughout the meat.
- Melt the cheese: Place the American cheese slices evenly over the beef in the skillet. Allow the cheese to melt, then use the spatula to fold it into the meat mixture, creating a cheesy, cohesive filling.
- Toast the rolls: Lightly toast the hero rolls either in a separate skillet or in the oven to create a crisp, warm base for the sandwich.
- Assemble sandwiches: Spoon the chopped cheese mixture generously into each toasted roll.
- Add toppings: Top the filled sandwiches with shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, and your desired amount of ketchup and mayonnaise for added flavor and freshness.
- Serve: Serve the sandwiches hot immediately for the best taste experience and enjoy your homemade chopped cheese.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or a plant-based meat alternative if preferred.
- Adjust the seasoning to your taste, adding more paprika or garlic powder if desired.
- For a spicier kick, consider adding diced jalapeños or a splash of hot sauce.
- Toasting the rolls adds a nice texture contrast and prevents sogginess.
- The sandwich is best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated gently in a skillet or microwave.
