Description
This Best Chopped Cheese Recipe is a classic New York deli sandwich featuring ground beef cooked with onions and melted American cheese, served on a toasted hero roll with fresh lettuce and tomato. It’s an easy, flavorful main course perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
For the Beef Mixture
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 slices American cheese
For the Sandwich Assembly
- 2 hero rolls or hoagie buns, sliced lengthwise
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1 tomato, thinly sliced
- Optional hot sauce
Instructions
- Heat the oil and cook onions: Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the finely chopped onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until the onions soften and become lightly browned.
- Cook the ground beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula. Season with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 6–8 minutes until the beef is fully browned and cooked through.
- Top beef with cheese: Divide the beef into two sections in the skillet and place two slices of American cheese on each section. Let the cheese melt over the hot beef for 1–2 minutes.
- Prepare the rolls: While the cheese is melting, toast the hero rolls if desired. Spread mayonnaise evenly over each side of the rolls, then drizzle with ketchup.
- Mix cheese and beef, assemble sandwich: Use a spatula to chop and mix the melted cheese into the beef thoroughly. Scoop the cheesy beef mixture onto the prepared hero rolls.
- Add fresh toppings and serve: Top each sandwich with shredded iceberg lettuce and thinly sliced tomato. Add hot sauce if you like some heat. Serve immediately while hot and juicy.
Notes
- Authentic New York chopped cheese is made with American cheese and served on a toasted hero roll.
- You can substitute cheddar cheese or use brioche buns if preferred.
- For extra flavor, consider adding sautéed peppers or jalapeños to the beef mixture.
- Toast the rolls before assembling to prevent sogginess and add crunch.
