Description
A cozy and comforting Mexican Chopped Cheese Sandwich filled with gooey cheese, spicy chiles, and smoky flavors, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup diced onions
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
- 1–2 jalapeños, finely chopped
- 1 can (4 oz) green chiles
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or a blend)
- 4 crusty sandwich rolls or hoagie bread
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Sizzle the beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook until it’s browned and crumbly, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the veggies: Stir in the diced onions, bell peppers, and jalapeños. Sauté until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
- Season it up: Add the green chiles, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Mix well and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Melt the cheese: Lower the heat to low and stir in the shredded cheese until fully melted and gooey.
- Toast the rolls: Slice your rolls in half and toast them in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 5 minutes until golden.
- Assemble your sandwich: Spoon the cheesy beef mixture onto the bottom half of each roll, top with cilantro, and cap with the other half.
- Serve and enjoy: Cut the sandwiches in half and enjoy the warm, smoky, cheesy goodness!
Notes
Customize by using ground turkey or adding extra veggies. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg