Description
A delicious twist on a classic New York chopped cheese sandwich, infused with bold and spicy Mexican flavors. This easy-to-make sandwich features juicy ground beef, vibrant vegetables, and melted cheddar cheese, all served on toasted rolls. Perfect for a quick lunch or a flavorful weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 jalapeños, chopped
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 sandwich rolls
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and chopped jalapeños to the skillet. Cook for another 5 minutes until the vegetables soften and become fragrant.
- Sprinkle in the taco seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste. Stir for about a minute to combine.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese to the skillet. Stir and cook until the cheese is melted and gooey (about 2-3 minutes).
- While the beef mixture is cooking, toast the sandwich rolls in a separate pan over medium heat until golden and slightly crispy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Fill each toasted roll with a generous portion of the beef and cheese mixture.
- Top each sandwich with slices of avocado and tomato.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust the number of jalapeños to control the spice level.
- Consider adding sour cream or salsa for extra flavor.
- Feel free to experiment with different cheeses like Monterey Jack or pepper jack.
- Other topping ideas include fresh cilantro or a squeeze of lime juice.
- This recipe pairs well with tortilla chips, a fresh salad, or guacamole.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Mexican chopped cheese, spicy chopped cheese sandwich, bold Mexican flavors, ground beef, easy recipe