Description
Inspired by a sizzling food truck creation, this Mexican-American sandwich features seared beef with smoky spices, melted pepper jack cheese, toasted hoagie rolls, and zesty pico de gallo. Perfect for weeknights or gatherings, it balances richness and acidity with layered flavor barriers.
Ingredients
Hoagie rolls, 3
Softened butter, 2 tbsp
Unsweetened mayonnaise, 1/4 cup
Ground beef (80/20), 1 lb
Kosher salt, 1 tsp + to taste
Chili powder, 1 tbsp
Chipotles in adobo, 3 tbsp
Pepper jack cheese, 6 slices
Chopped lettuce, 1 cup
Pico de gallo, 1 cup
Instructions
Spread softened butter on all sides of hoagie rolls
On heated cast iron skillet (350-400°F), toast rolls 45 seconds per side
Immediately flip and butter both sides again; toast total 1 minute
Set rolls in 200°F oven to keep warm
Season beef generously with salt and chili powder
Cook in same skillet over high heat, pressing to sear without touching (4-5 minutes total)
Let beef rest 5 minutes, then slice against grain
Lay pepper jack cheese on rolls, assemble with beef, lettuce, and pico de gallo
Notes
For halal option, verify butcher label on beef
Substitute torpedo rolls or torpedo buns for hoagie rolls
Amplify chipotle heat by reserving adobo sauce for drizzling
Pair with pickled jalapeños or lime wedges for tang
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: DINNER
- Method: Stir-Frying/Toasting
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 4000mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg