Spicy Chopped Cheese Sandwich

Chopped cheese sandwiches originated in New York City, but this version is spicy and cooked in a cast iron skillet instead of a flat top grill.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 763 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 12 ounces lean ground beef
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 3 slices American cheese
• 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
• 1 roma tomato, thinly sliced
• 2 hoagie buns, split and toasted
• 0.25 cup chopped onions

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook until onions are tender and starting to caramelize, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 2

Combine ground beef and Sriracha sauce in a large bowl; mix well until Sriracha is evenly distributed. Form mixture into two thin patties and season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add hamburger patties and cook for 5 minutes or until a crust forms on the bottom. Flip patties over and cook for 3 minutes.

Step 4

Break patties up into large pieces using a wide spatula. Sprinkle cooked onion in between hamburger pieces. Layer cheese on top and cook for 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Step 5

Divide hamburger and cheese mixture evenly between toasted hoagie rolls. Top each with shredded lettuce and sliced tomato.