Description
Craving a bold and cheesy handheld meal? This Mexican Chopped Cheese Sandwich is the ultimate fusion of juicy seasoned beef, melted cheese, and fresh Mexican-inspired toppings — all tucked inside a toasted hoagie roll. It’s perfect for anyone looking for easy dinner ideas, quick lunch recipes, or crave-worthy food ideas that feel indulgent but are fast and simple to make. Whether it’s part of your weeknight routine or your next game-day feast, this is one easy recipe that never disappoints.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (85% lean preferred)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
4 hoagie or sub rolls
1 cup diced tomatoes
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
Fresh lime juice (optional)
Butter or mayo (optional, for toasting bread)
Instructions
1. Dice tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño (if using). Mix into a fresh pico de gallo and set aside.
2. Slice hoagie rolls lengthwise and spread with butter or mayo. Toast until golden.
3. In a skillet, heat olive oil. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up as it browns.
4. Season beef with cumin, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1-2 more minutes.
5. Sprinkle cheese over the beef. Let it melt, then fold gently into the meat.
6. Fill toasted rolls generously with the cheesy beef.
7. Top with pico de gallo, cilantro, lime juice, or jalapeño slices.
8. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Shredding your own cheese gives a better melt than pre-shredded options.
Toasting the bread is essential to prevent sogginess and boost flavor.
Make extra beef filling for tacos, burritos, or quesadillas the next day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Mexican chopped cheese, easy sandwich recipe, dinner ideas, quick lunch, cheesy sandwich