Chopped Cheese Sandwich
Savor the bold flavors of New York City’s street food with this classic Chopped Cheese Sandwich recipe! Featuring seasoned ground beef sautéed with diced onions and smothered in melty American cheese, this iconic sandwich is served on toasted hoagie rolls with a vibrant mix of shredded lettuce and juicy tomato slices. A tantalizing spread of mayonnaise and a drizzle of ketchup add creamy, tangy notes that perfectly complement the savory meat. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is quick, easy, and perfect for lunch, dinner, or game day feasts. Whether you're a fan of urban comfort food or looking for something new, the chopped cheese sandwich is a deliciously simple crowd-pleaser that hits all the right notes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 medium, diced onion
- 4 slices American cheese
- 4 whole hoagie rolls
- 1 cup, shredded lettuce
- 1 medium, sliced tomato
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil.
Add the diced onion to the skillet and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula or wooden spoon.
Season the beef with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes.
Once the beef is fully cooked, divide it into four portions in the skillet and top each portion with a slice of American cheese. Let the cheese melt over the meat.
While the cheese is melting, split the hoagie rolls and lightly toast them if desired.
Spread mayonnaise inside the top and bottom of each roll.
Add the cooked beef and melted cheese mixture to the bottom half of each roll.
Top with shredded lettuce and tomato slices.
Drizzle ketchup over the fillings and cover with the top half of the roll.
Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade chopped cheese sandwich.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2984 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 174.9 g | 224% | |
| Saturated Fat | 54.5 g | 272% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 4551 mg | 198% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 220.5 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.0 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.3 g | ||
| Protein | 127.0 g | 254% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.2 mcg | 26% | |
| Calcium | 685 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 18.8 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 2148 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
