Description
A flavorful and hearty Mexican Chopped Cheese Sandwich featuring seasoned ground beef blended with melted cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, served on toasted hoagie rolls with fresh tomato, cilantro, and optional jalapeño for a spicy kick.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Cheese
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Bread and Condiments
- 4 hoagie rolls
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
Vegetables and Seasoning
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, sliced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
Instructions
- Sauté Onion: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a small amount of oil. Sauté the diced onion until it becomes soft and translucent, releasing its natural sweetness into the pan.
- Cook the Ground Beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks. Continue browning the beef evenly until fully cooked, then sprinkle in the taco seasoning and stir thoroughly to combine the flavors.
- Melt the Cheese: Reduce the heat to low and sprinkle both the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses over the cooked beef. Cover the skillet to allow the cheese to melt smoothly into the beef mixture, creating a creamy and savory filling.
- Toast Hoagie Rolls: While the cheese melts, slice the hoagie rolls in half and toast them either in a hot skillet or under the broiler until they turn golden and slightly crispy. Spread mayonnaise evenly over each toasted roll half to add creaminess.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Spoon the cheesy beef mixture onto the bottom halves of the toasted rolls. Top with diced tomato, freshly chopped cilantro, and sliced jalapeño if you desire some heat and extra freshness.
- Finish and Serve: Close each sandwich with the top half of the roll, slice in half for easy handling, and serve hot to enjoy the full combination of flavors.
Notes
- You can customize the sandwich by adding sliced avocado or pickled jalapeños for extra flavor.
- Use ground turkey or chicken as an alternative to ground beef for a leaner option.
- For a spicier sandwich, add more jalapeños or hot sauce to taste.
- Toast the rolls just before assembling to ensure they remain crisp.
- Leftover sandwich filling can be refrigerated and used within 2 days.
