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Classic Bodega-Style Chopped Cheese Sandwiches

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A classic bodega-style chopped cheese sandwich featuring seasoned ground beef, melted American cheese, fresh tomatoes, and crisp lettuce.

Ingredients for Classic Bodega-Style Chopped Cheese Sandwiches

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Onion, finely chopped

each

Goya Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning

teaspoons

Lawry's Seasoned Salt

teaspoons

Sub Rolls, split

each

Ketchup

tablespoons

Yellow American Cheese, slices

0 oz

Tomato, sliced

each

Shredded Iceberg Lettuce, shredded

cups

How to Make Classic Bodega-Style Chopped Cheese Sandwiches

1. Preheat Oven

Adjust your oven rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

2. Cook Beef Mixture

Place a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, chopped onion, Goya Adobo All Purpose Seasoning, and Lawry's Seasoned Salt. Use a wooden spoon to break up the meat as it cooks. Continue cooking for about 8 minutes, or until the beef is cooked through and no excess moisture remains.

3. Prepare Sub Rolls

Arrange the sub rolls on a baking sheet and spread mayonnaise on one half and ketchup on the other.

4. Assemble Sandwiches

Divide the cooked beef mixture evenly among the sub rolls. Layer two slices of yellow American cheese over the beef on each sandwich.

5. Bake Sandwiches

Place the baking sheet with the assembled sandwiches in the oven and bake for about 5 minutes.

6. Add Vegetables

Remove the sandwiches from the oven and layer the tomato slices and shredded iceberg lettuce over the cheese and beef mixture.

7. Wrap and Serve

Close each sandwich and wrap it tightly in parchment paper. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Variations

Deluxe Chopped Cheese

Caramelized onions, sautéed mushrooms, and bacon bits.

Mexican-Style Chopped Cheese

Taco seasoning, pepper jack cheese, cilantro, tomatoes, and avocado.

Italian-Inspired Chopped Cheese

Italian seasoning, mozzarella or provolone cheese, and marinara sauce.

Lamb Chopped Cheese

Ground lamb with feta cheese and oregano for a Mediterranean twist.

Turkey Chopped Cheese

Substitute ground turkey for a lighter, leaner option.

Pitfalls and tips

Choose Quality Meat

Select high-quality ground beef, preferably chuck with a fat content of around 20%, for a juicy and flavorful sandwich.

Perfect the Chop

Chop and press the meat with a sturdy metal spatula while cooking to ensure the cheese is mixed thoroughly and the meat is caramelized.

Use a Cast Iron Skillet

Cook the meat in a cast iron skillet for the best sear and flavor development.

Timing is Everything

Have all ingredients prepped before cooking to avoid overcooking during the quick assembly process.

Season Generously

Enhance the beef flavor and sear by seasoning well with salt and pepper before cooking.

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