Description
This New York chopped cheese sandwich is quick, hearty, and tastes just like the ones from a Bronx bodega. It’s the ultimate comfort breakfast food, requiring only one pan and a few pantry staples.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 5 slices American cheese
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp ground pepper
- 4 hoagie rolls or hero rolls
- 1 cup lettuce, shredded
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a drizzle of oil. Sauté the diced onion for about 3 to 4 minutes, until softened.
- Add the ground beef to the pan, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until browned. Season with salt and pepper.
- Once the beef is browned, continue chopping it with the spatula to create smaller pieces. Then, add the shredded cheese on top of the meat and let it melt, mixing it in thoroughly.
- While the cheese is melting, slice the hoagie rolls down the middle, making sure not to cut all the way through—create a hinge. If you like, toast the rolls lightly on a griddle or in the oven until golden.
- Time to assemble the sandwich. Spoon the chopped beef and cheese mixture generously into each hoagie roll.
- Top with shredded lettuce and sliced tomatoes. Feel free to add ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise or any of your favorite condiments.
- Serve the chopped cheese sandwich hot and fresh. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
