Only Real New Yorkers Know This Chopped Cheese Secret 🤫 | The Right Way

cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while adding creaminess.

submarine rolls

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain adds fiber and nutrients.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground chicken is often less expensive and cooks quickly.

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a pan.

Add 1 chopped onion and caramelize until nicely browned.

Remove the caramelized onion and set aside.

Add 1 pound of ground beef (80/20) to the pan and start chopping it as it cooks.

Once the beef is no longer pink, drain the excess juice.

Add 1 packet of sa zone seasoning and 1 teaspoon of adobo seasoning to the beef.

Mix in 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce (optional) and the caramelized onion.

Add 4 slices of American cheese to the beef mixture and mix everything together until well combined.

Toast 2 hoagie rolls with butter in a cast iron skillet, face down, for about 30 seconds.

Spread mayonnaise on the toasted bun, followed by ketchup.

Add the chopped cheese mixture to the bun, and top with additional cheese, sliced tomatoes, and shredded lettuce.

Fold the sandwich and wrap it in foil for serving.

Cut the sandwich in half and serve.

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