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Mexican Chopped Cheese Sandwich Recipe

A delicious Mexican chopped cheese sandwich overflowing with seasoned meat, green salsa, and crumbled white cheese on a toasted roll.
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Make this flavorful Mexican Chopped Cheese Sandwich, a spicy, cheesy fusion of street food favorites. This recipe delivers a savory, quick lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20 recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 small white onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 ounces Oaxaca cheese, shredded
  • 2 ounces Cotija cheese, crumbled
  • 4 hero rolls or hoagie rolls
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup salsa verde
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional, for extra heat)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix the ground beef with chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the seasoned ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until it is browned and cooked through.
  4. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the meat. Cook until the onions soften, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  5. Spread the meat mixture evenly across the skillet surface. Top the meat with the shredded Oaxaca cheese. Cover the skillet briefly (about 1 minute) to help the cheese melt.
  6. While the cheese melts, slice the hero rolls open lengthwise. Lightly toast the rolls on the griddle if desired.
  7. Spoon the cheesy meat mixture onto the bottom half of each roll. Top with crumbled Cotija cheese, salsa verde, fresh cilantro, and sliced jalapeño, if using.
  8. Place the top half of the roll on the sandwich and serve immediately. This is a great street food style sandwich.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, substitute half the ground beef with ground chorizo.
  • You can use Monterey Jack cheese if Oaxaca cheese is unavailable for this cheesy steak sandwich variation.
  • This recipe is excellent for meal prepping the filling ahead of time.

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