Description
Learn how to make the Best Chopped Cheese Recipe, a delicious and satisfying bodega-style sandwich that’s easy to whip up at home. This iconic NYC street food favorite is packed with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and classic toppings, all nestled in a toasted hero roll.
Ingredients
Scale
For the beef:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 medium yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
For assembly:
- 4 slices American cheese
- 2 hero rolls or hoagie buns (split)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 medium tomato (sliced)
- Optional: hot sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the beef: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet, sauté onion until browned. Add ground beef, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook until browned. Add cheese, stir until melted.
- Assemble the sandwich: Toast hero rolls, spread with mayonnaise and ketchup. Divide beef mixture between rolls, top with lettuce, tomato, and hot sauce. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños while cooking the beef or drizzle sriracha before serving.
- Use cheddar or provolone if preferred over American cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
