Craving a sandwich that'll make your taste buds explode with flavor? Get ready to discover the ultimate street-style sandwich that originated in New York City's bodegas - the legendary Blackstone Chopped Cheese Sandwich! This mouthwatering creation transforms simple ground beef into a culinary masterpiece that's part burger, part cheesesteak, and 100% delicious. Whether you're a foodie looking for an epic comfort meal or just want to impress your friends with a killer recipe, this Chopped Cheese will become your new obsession.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 2 sandwiches
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 slices American cheese
- 2 hoagie rolls
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Ketchup and mustard for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your Blackstone griddle to medium-high heat (around 375-400°F).
- Dice the half onion into small, uniform pieces.
- Place the ground beef onto the hot griddle and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Use a spatula to break the ground beef into small chunks while it cooks, allowing it to brown and develop a nice caramelized exterior.
- Add the chopped onions to the beef and continue cooking, mixing them together until the onions become translucent and the beef is fully browned.
- Once the beef is cooked through, create a rectangular shape with the meat mixture on the griddle.
- Place the slices of American cheese directly on top of the beef, allowing it to melt completely.
- While the cheese is melting, lightly toast the hoagie rolls on the griddle's surface.
- Use your spatula to chop and mix the melted cheese into the beef, creating the signature chopped cheese texture.
- Transfer the cheesy beef mixture onto the toasted hoagie rolls.
- Finish by adding ketchup and mustard to taste before serving immediately.
Tips
- • Use fresh ground beef with a good fat content (80/20 blend works best) for maximum flavor and juiciness • Ensure your Blackstone griddle is hot before adding meat to get a perfect caramelized exterior • Chop and mix the beef consistently to create those signature small, crispy bits • Don't rush the cheese melting process - let it fully integrate with the beef • Toast the hoagie rolls lightly to add extra texture and prevent sogginess • Season generously with salt and pepper during cooking • Serve immediately while the cheese is still melty and the beef is hot • Optional: Add additional toppings like jalapeños or hot sauce for extra kick
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 650kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 40g
Fat: 42g
Saturated Fat: 16g
Cholesterol: 130mg
