NEW YORK’S CHOPPED CHEESE

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• 400 g Ground Beef — (20% fat)

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• 2 large Brioche Sub Rolls or Hoagies

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• 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter — melted

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• 2 tbsp Neutral Oil

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• 1 Red Onion — diced

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• 2 Jalapeños — diced

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• 3 slices Cheddar Cheese

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• 3 slices American Cheese

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• 1 tsp Smoked Paprika

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• 1 tsp Garlic Powder

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• 1 tsp Onion Powder

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• 1 tsp Fine Salt

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• 0.5 tsp Black Pepper

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• 0.5 tsp Cayenne Pepper

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• 1 Iceberg Lettuce — shredded

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• 1 Pickled Jalapeño slices

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• 1 Tomato Slices — thinly sliced

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• 6 tbsp Mayonnaise

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• 6 tbsp Ketchup

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• 6 tbsp Crunchy Chili Oil

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Step by step

1. 1

   Bring 400g ground beef to room temperature.

2. 2

   Make the sauce.

3. 3

   Slice 2 brioche rolls lengthwise, brush with 4 tbsp melted butter, and toast in a dry pan until golden.

4. 4

   Thinly slice tomatoes (drain in a sieve), slice pickled jalapeños, shred iceberg lettuce, and finely dice 1 red onion and 2 jalapeños.

5. 5

   Heat oil in a hot skillet. Sauté the diced onion and jalapeños for 1 minute until fragrant. Push them to the side of the pan.

6. 6

   Drop 400g ground beef onto the hot centre. Let it sear undisturbed for 90 seconds.

7. 7

   Break up the beef with a spatula, then mix it with the veggies. Stir in the seasoning mix.

8. 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. 9

   Build the subs inside the toasted rolls using the sauce, cheesy meat, shredded lettuce, tomato slices, and pickled jalapeños.

10. 10

    Wrap tightly in foil for 1 minute to marry the flavours, then slice in half.

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    Serve and enjoy!