NEW YORK’S CHOPPED CHEESE

Name: NEW YORK’S CHOPPED CHEESE
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 11 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 400 g Ground Beef ((20% fat)); 2 large Brioche Sub Rolls or Hoagies; 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter (melted); 2 tbsp Neutral Oil; 1 Red Onion (diced); 2 Jalapeños (diced); 3 slices Cheddar Cheese; 3 slices American Cheese; 1 tsp Smoked Paprika; 1 tsp Garlic Powder; 1 tsp Onion Powder; 1 tsp Fine Salt; 0.5 tsp Black Pepper; 0.5 tsp Cayenne Pepper; 1 Iceberg Lettuce (shredded); 1 Pickled Jalapeño slices; 1 Tomato Slices (thinly sliced); 6 tbsp Mayonnaise; 6 tbsp Ketchup; 6 tbsp Crunchy Chili Oil

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Why some badges are missing

Not vegan: Ground Beef → try chestnut mushrooms (or green lentils)
Not vegetarian: Ground Beef → try chestnut mushrooms (or green lentils)
Not gluten-free: Brioche Sub Rolls or Hoagies
Not dairy-free: Brioche Sub Rolls or Hoagies
Not egg-free: Brioche Sub Rolls or Hoagies
Not low-FODMAP: Brioche Sub Rolls or Hoagies
Not low-histamine: Cheddar Cheese
Not low-GI / diabetic-friendly: Brioche Sub Rolls or Hoagies
Not kidney-friendly: Ground Beef

Based on listed ingredients — always check labels for allergies.

↳ Imported from Instagram

About this recipe

A New York bodega classic featuring seasoned minced beef and melted cheese, chopped together on a griddle then piled into a toasted buttered roll with onions and jalapeños, perfect for lunch.

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Total time · 11m

Ingredients

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400 g Ground Beef — (20% fat)
2 large Brioche Sub Rolls or Hoagies
4 tbsp Unsalted Butter — melted
2 tbsp Neutral Oil
1 Red Onion — diced
2 Jalapeños — diced
3 slices Cheddar Cheese
3 slices American Cheese
1 tsp Smoked Paprika
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Onion Powder
1 tsp Fine Salt
0.5 tsp Black Pepper
0.5 tsp Cayenne Pepper
1 Iceberg Lettuce — shredded
1 Pickled Jalapeño slices
1 Tomato Slices — thinly sliced
6 tbsp Mayonnaise
6 tbsp Ketchup
6 tbsp Crunchy Chili Oil

Instructions

Step by step

1
Bring 400g ground beef to room temperature.
2
Make the sauce.
3
Slice 2 brioche rolls lengthwise, brush with 4 tbsp melted butter, and toast in a dry pan until golden.
4
Thinly slice tomatoes (drain in a sieve), slice pickled jalapeños, shred iceberg lettuce, and finely dice 1 red onion and 2 jalapeños.
5
Heat oil in a hot skillet. Sauté the diced onion and jalapeños for until fragrant. Push them to the side of the pan.
6
Drop 400g ground beef onto the hot centre. Let it sear undisturbed for 90 seconds.
7
Break up the beef with a spatula, then mix it with the veggies. Stir in the seasoning mix.
8
Form the beef into 2 logs matching your rolls. Layer 3 slices of cheddar and 3 slices of American cheese evenly over the meat to melt.
9
Build the subs inside the toasted rolls using the sauce, cheesy meat, shredded lettuce, tomato slices, and pickled jalapeños.
10
Wrap tightly in foil for to marry the flavours, then slice in half.
11
Serve and enjoy!

Per serving

serves 2

Calories

1,592kcal

Protein

79g

Carbs

98.4g

Fat

106.2g

Fibre

5.6g

Sugar

17.4g

Sodium

2,400mg

AI estimate only — not medical advice. Figures are approximations based on standard ingredient data and may vary by brand, portion size and preparation. Always double-check if cooking for allergies, diabetes, or strict dietary needs.

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