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Chopped Cheese Sandwich

The New York City famous chopped cheese sandwich with juicy seasoned ground beef and melty cheese piled onto a warm hero roll.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 1314 kcal
Course: Main Course , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

chopped beef patties
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup finely diced white onion (about 1/4 small onion)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 16 ounces preformed beef patties (either 2 or 4 patties depending on size)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons adobo seasoning
  • 4 lices American cheese
assembly
  • 2 hero rolls split in half lengthwise and lightly warmed
  • 6 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 cup finely shredded iceberg
  • 1 thinly sliced vine ripe tomato
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. beef mixture: Place a skillet over medium heat. Melt butter. Add onions and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes, until browned around the edges. 
  2. Move onions to the perimeter of the skillet and add oil.
  3. Add beef patties and sear for a minute or two on each side. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Begin chopping the beef patties and onions together until patties are finely chopped. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Add adobo seasoning and stir together.
  6. Top ground patties with cheese slices and lower heat to medium-low.
  7. Allow mixture to sit for a minute before chopping the cheese into the beef mixture. Once evenly incorporated, set aside.
assembly
  1. Place hero rolls, cut side up and spread 1 1/2 tablespoons of mayo over each side (top and bottom). Drizzle 1 1/2 tablespoons ketchup over each hero roll top.
  2. Top each bottom roll with half the ground beef mixture and top with shredded lettuce and thinly sliced tomatoes.
  3. Gently press sandwich tops over tomato slices. Cut each sandwich in half and serve.

Notes

  • Tips for the BEST Chopped Cheese Sandwich
  • Preformed beef patties cook quickly and evenly while being easier to chop than a bulk package of ground beef.
  • Use fresh sliced American cheese, not prepackaged slices, for the best flavor and gooey, gooey melted cheese.
  • While sauteeing the onions, be careful not to burn them. You want the edges to be lightly browned, not burnt. Keeping the heat to medium or medium-low and giving them a couple of stirs will help them cook without burning.
  • While you don't have to warm or toast the hero rolls, we highly recommend it! A warm or lightly toasted roll will better hold the filling and give this sandwich an extra touch of comfort and warmth.
  • Hero rolls are the same thing as hoagie rolls (mostly a regional difference), but if you can't find either, a Kaiser roll is a close second.

Nutrition Information

Calories 1314kcal (66%) Carbohydrates 52g (17%) Protein 49g (98%) Fat 101g (155%) Saturated Fat 35g (175%) Polyunsaturated Fat 22g Monounsaturated Fat 34g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 210mg (70%) Sodium 3391mg (141%) Potassium 1067mg (30%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 1583IU (32%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 499mg (50%) Iron 16mg (89%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1314

% Daily Value*

Calories 1314kcal 66%
Carbohydrates 52g 17%
Protein 49g 98%
Fat 101g 155%
Saturated Fat 35g 175%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22g 129%
Monounsaturated Fat 34g 170%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 210mg 70%
Sodium 3391mg 141%
Potassium 1067mg 23%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 1583IU 32%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 499mg 50%
Iron 16mg 89%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.