Chopped Cheese Sandwich
This Chopped Cheese Sandwich recipe is a mouthwatering combination of seasoned beef, gooey melted cheese, and your favorite condiments, all nestled in a soft hero roll. This iconic New York staple is easy to make and perfect for quick lunches or weeknight meals.
Servings 4 sandwiches
Calories 587kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup sliced onions
- American cheese I use 4-5 slices.
- Hero or Hoagie Rolls
- mayo
- sliced tomatoes
- shredded lettuce
Homemade Burger Rub Seasoning (You can use store-bought if preferred and season to taste)
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar or sweetener
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika Regular paprika is fine.
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons dried minced onions
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Optional for spicy.
- 2 garlic cloves Minced or 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
Instructions
- In a large skillet or pan, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it into small crumbles as it cooks using a meat chopper, wooden, or silicone spoon. Stir and cook until the meat is fully cooked, and no longer pink.
- Drain any excess fat from the beef and pat the meat dry using towel(s). This is important to avoid soggy buns. Excess grease will soak into your rolls/buns.
- Add in the Worcestershire sauce, sliced onions, spices, and garlic. Stir and cook until the onions are soft and fragrant. Taste the ground beef and add additional spices if necessary.
- Once the beef is fully cooked, seasoned, and crumbled, add the cheese to the skillet. Stir the cheese into the hot beef, allowing it to melt and mix with the meat. (Instead of stirring the cheese into the beef you can also also allow it to melt on top of the beef if preferred)
- Continue to cook until the cheese is fully melted and evenly distributed throughout the chopped beef.
- Once the cheese is fully melted into the beef, turn off the heat.
- For Toasted Buns: Remove the beef from the skillet and use the same skillet to toast the buns at medium heat.
- Load the beef onto buns with condiments, lettuce, tomatoes, and additional cheese if you prefer a very cheesy sandwich.
Notes
Worcestershire sauce adds a complex, rich flavor to beef dishes. It contains a subtle sweetness along with its savory notes, which can help balance the overall flavor of the beef. Feel free to omit it if you wish, but note the benefits you may lose if you do. You can use soy sauce or balsamic vinegar as well.
You can use ground chicken or turkey instead of beef if you wish.
You can use any type of cheese you prefer.
Nutrition
Serving: 1chopped cheese | Calories: 587kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 33g