Chopped Cheese Sandwich
New York City's answer to the Philly Cheesesteak.
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 onion
- 5 slices american cheese
- salt
- pepper
- seasoned salt
- sub roll
- mayonnaise
- ketchup
- time: 15 minutes
- tools: pan, knife, and spatula
- servings: 4
- step 1:
Dice the onion. - step 2:
Add the ground beef to a medium-high heat frying pan. - step 3:
When beef is starting to brown add the diced onion to the frying pan. - step 4:
Add salt, pepper, and seasoned salt to taste. Use more seasoned salt than salt or pepper. - step 5:
After the beef and onions have finished cooking cover the surface of the mixture with the slices of American cheese. - step 6:
Spread mayonnaise on both sides of the sub roll.
Optional: Toast the sub roll prior. - step 7:
Fill the sub roll with the cheesy ground beef and onion mixture.
Cover with a healthy squirt of ketchup. - step 8:
Enjoy!
For added authenticity wrap the sandwich in aluminum foil and allow it to rest for 10-15 minutes.
This simulates the walk from a bodega back to an apartment, and helps moisten the bread.