NY Chopped Cheese (Printer-Friendly Layout)

Gooey cheese, fresh toppings, and juicy beef all piled together for a New York favorite that’s super flavorful and crunchy.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Sandwich Base

01 - 4 split hoagie buns, about 15 cm each

→ Beef and Seasoning

02 - 900 g ground beef
03 - 1 teaspoon table salt
04 - 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 0.25 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

→ Vegetables

06 - 2 medium tomatoes, sliced thin
07 - 2 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded
08 - 1 large yellow onion, cut into thin slices

→ Dairy and Condiments

09 - 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
10 - 8 slices American cheese
11 - 66 ml mayo

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Melt a tablespoon of butter in a big skillet on medium. Lay your split hoagie buns cut side down, let them toast till they're golden, about 1 to 2 minutes. Do the same for all buns so they're toasted all over. Set them aside and keep them cozy.
02 - Put the skillet back on medium and add four more tablespoons of butter. Toss in the onion slices and cook them for 4-5 minutes until they're soft and barely browned. Scoop them out with a slotted spoon so the extra butter drips off, then set them next to the buns.
03 - Split up the beef into four oval logs. Sprinkle each with salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Do them in turns, tossing them into the hot pan for about 2 minutes each side to get that nice brown outside. Flip and squash every log into a thin patty with a spatula, then cook them for 2-3 more minutes till they're cooked inside.
04 - Put the cooked onions back in with the beef patties. Chop everything up into tiny bits using your spatula so it all comes together for the sandwich fillings.
05 - Layer 2 cheese slices over each chunk of beef mix. Give it about a minute for the cheese to really melt. Stir things around gently so the cheese gets mixed in and melty all over.
06 - Spread that mayo on the toasted side of the buns. Pile in the hot beef and cheese mixture, split evenly. Lay on the tomato slices and a handful of shredded lettuce. For a classic touch, wrap each up in deli paper, then slice or leave whole—totally your call.

# Extra Tips and Tricks:

01 - Searing works best when your skillet gets hot first.
02 - Keep the cheese on low heat so it melts just right and stays creamy.
03 - Chop the beef real small for easier stuffing.
04 - Fill your sandwiches right before eating so the bread stays crunchy.
05 - Add more or less seasoning to match what you like.

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