Chopped Cheese
The bodega classic: griddled beef chopped with onions and melted American on a hero roll.
Tested time and yield
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 30 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- medium
Times include any resting, chilling, or marinating Scale the servings below Cooked in the test kitchen
Method
- 01
Heat a large griddle or cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add the onion and cook with a small amount of the beef fat or oil until softened and browned at the edges.
- 02
Place the beef portions on the hot surface, season with salt and pepper, and press lightly. Cook 2 minutes, then chop aggressively with two spatulas while mixing with the onions.
- 03
Continue cooking until the beef is browned and reaches 160°F (71°C). Divide into four piles and place two slices of American cheese over each. Cover briefly to melt.
- 04
Toast the hero rolls. Spread with mayonnaise and ketchup, add lettuce and tomato, then scoop in the cheesy beef mixture.
- 05
Close firmly and serve immediately.
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