Spicy Chopped Cheese Sandwich

Jun 29, 2025
by Chaim Bode
- 5.0 / 5 ( 2 Ratings)
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PREP TIME

10 mins
COOK TIME

15 mins
TOTAL TIME

25 mins
SERVING

2 People
VIEWS

6

A fiery twist on the classic New York deli staple, this Spicy Chopped Cheese Sandwich delivers a satisfyingly savory and spicy experience. Ground beef infused with sriracha is melded with caramelized onions and gooey American cheese, all nestled in a toasted hoagie roll. Prepare for an explosion of flavor!

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

1 tablespoon butter

0.25 cup chopped onions

12 ounces lean ground beef

1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

3 slices American cheese

2 hoagie buns, split and toasted

1 cup shredded lettuce

1 roma tomato, thinly sliced

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

40 g
Cholesterol

166 mg
Fiber

4 g
Protein

50 g
Saturated Fat

22 g
Sodium

1498 mg
Sugar

7 g
Fat

45 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

5 mins

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.

02

Step

0 mins

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.

03

Step

8 mins

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.

04

Step

2 mins

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.

05

Step

0 mins

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

For an extra layer of flavor, try adding a dash of Worcestershire sauce to the ground beef mixture.
If you prefer a milder spice level, reduce the amount of Sriracha sauce or use a milder chili sauce.
Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese, such as provolone or pepper jack, to customize the flavor profile.
Toast the hoagie buns just before assembling the sandwiches to prevent them from getting soggy.

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