Description
A quick and delicious sandwich combining ground beef, melted cheese, and fresh toppings with a Mexican twist.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef (80/20) (Perfect for juicy results.)
- 1 small Onion, diced (white or yellow)
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced (or garlic powder in a pinch)
- 1-2 teaspoons Chipotle in adobo, chopped, plus a little sauce
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika (Optional but nice.)
- to taste Salt and black pepper
- 4 slices Cheese (American, Oaxaca, Monterey Jack, or pepper jack) (American cheese melts well.)
- 4 rolls Hoagie rolls or bolillo rolls
- to taste Butter or a little mayo for toasting the bread
Toppings
- 1 cup Shredded lettuce
- 1 large Tomato, sliced
- to taste Jalapenos (pickled or fresh)
- to taste Optional sauces (mayo, sour cream, salsa, hot sauce, or guacamole)
Instructions
Preparation
- Toast the rolls by spreading butter or mayo on the inside and toasting them cut side down in a skillet until golden, then set aside.
- In the same pan, add diced onion with a tiny drizzle of oil if the pan is dry. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until softened.
- Add the ground beef to the pan, pressing it down to make good contact. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and let sit for 2 minutes without touching it to allow it to brown.
- Add garlic, cumin, and chopped chipotle. Chop and break the beef into small pieces with your spatula until it looks like a rough mince.
- Turn the heat to medium, lay cheese slices on top of the chopped beef, add a tiny splash of water, and cover for 30 to 45 seconds to melt the cheese quickly.
- Stir the mixture so it becomes glossy and cheesy.
- Pile the cheesy beef onto the toasted roll and top with shredded lettuce, tomato, and jalapenos. Add sauces as desired.
Notes
For different flavors, consider adding corn or black beans to the beef mixture. For a lower-carb option, serve in lettuce cups.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Sandwich
- Cuisine: Mexican