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Chopped Cheese

A warm, gooey sandwich filled with seasoned meat and melted cheese, perfect for satisfying cravings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 4 slices American cheese
  • 4 hero rolls or sub buns
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 small green bell pepper diced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Shredded lettuce optional
  • Sliced tomatoes optional
  • Ketchup optional
  • Mayo optional

Equipment

  • Large skillet or frying pan
  • Spatula
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Measuring spoons
  • Serving plates

Method
 

  1. Dice the onion and bell pepper.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a splash of oil.
  3. Sauté the diced onion and bell pepper until they soften, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula.
  5. Season the beef with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Chop and mix the beef with the spatula to create small pieces.
  7. Once the beef is cooked through, place the cheese slices on top.
  8. Cover the skillet for a minute to help melt the cheese.
  9. Slice the hero rolls open and scoop the cheesy beef mixture onto one side.
  10. Add your choice of optional toppings such as lettuce, tomatoes, ketchup, or mayo.

Notes

For extra flavor, toast the rolls on the skillet before adding the filling.