Chopped Cheese (New York Bodega Recipe) (Edit recipe)

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A chopped cheese sandwich can be found at bodegas across New York, especially in Hispanic neighborhoods. It is made with seasoned chopped meat, melted cheese and topped with lettuce, tomatoes, and special sauce also known as bodega sauce.

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PREP TIME

5 minutes

COOK TIME

15 minutes

INGREDIENTS

Serves: 4

Ingredients

Chopped Cheese

1 lb US Wellness Meats Ground Beef (85% Lean)
1 Tbsp Healthy Rican Adobo
1 tsp Healthy Rican Sazón
1 tsp Onion Powder
1 tsp Garlic Powder
.5 tsp dried Oregano, ground
6 White American Cheese, slices
2 cups Iceberg Lettuce, thinly sliced
1 Tomato, thinly sliced
4 Kaiser Rolls, (can use pan sobao or Cuban bread)

Special Sauce

.5 cup Mayonnaise
.25 tsp Dill Pickle Juice, pickle brine
2 Tbsp Ketchup
1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
.5 tsp Onion, finely diced
1 tsp Paprika
.5 tsp Onion Powder
.5 tsp Garlic Powder

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Process

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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

Make the special sauce

Add all ingredients to a small bowl. Stir everything until well combined. Transfer to a squeeze bottle if you want to drizzle. Keep sauce refrigerated until ready to use.

Prep the toppings

Rinse and thinly slice the lettuce and tomatoes. Set aside.

Cook the beef

Place skillet over medium high heat. Brown your ground beef and remove any excess fat from your skillet.
Add seasonings and stir to combine.
Top the beef with cheese and cover until it has melted.
Chop the cheese into the meat until everything is well combined.

Assemble the sandwich

Load the cheesy beef onto your bread. Top with lettuce, tomatoes, and drizzle with special sauce. Enjoy!

Notes

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	674
Fat:	54 g
Carbohydrates:	7 g
Protein:	37 g
Cholesterol:	158 g
Sodium:	1933 mg
Fiber:	0 g
Sugars:	5 g
Sugar Alcohol:	0 g
Calculated per serving.

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