A New York City classic sandwich that is basically a hamburger, but better. It's all about that Adobo seasoning and chopped ground beef instead of a patty.

Step 1

Prep the vegetables. Thinly slice the iceberg lettuce and tomatoes then dice the white onion and mince a handful of pickled jalapenos.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a cast iron pan over medium-high heat and add the white onion and jalapenos. Once softened, add the ground beef (make sure to use 80/20) and chop well until the beef is broken up. Season with Adobo. Cook for about 12 minutes until the beef is well cooked and starting to crisp.

Step 3

Toast the buns on each side in a separate cast iron pan. Once the ground beef is browned and crisp, line it up in the pan and layer it with American cheese singles to melt.

Step 4

Slice the buns and remove some of the bread from the top-side. Spread both sides with mayo and ketchup on the bottom, the chopped cheese, sliced tomatoes (season with salt and black pepper), then the lettuce (season with a few dashes of red wine vinegar). Wrap in wax paper and cut in half.

Step 5

Serve with your favorite chips.

Assorted grocery items including Lay's dill pickle flavored chips, organic red wine vinegar, a head of cauliflower, a white onion, a tomato, ground beef, sliced cheese, a loaf of bread, mayonnaise, tomato ketchup, hot sauce, a jar of green olives, a jar of jalapeño slices, and bottles of balsamic vinegar and other condiments on a kitchen countertop.

Ingredient List

80/20 Ground Beef - American Cheese Singles - Buns - Iceberg Lettuce - Tomato - White Onion - Pickled Jalapenos Oregano - Red Wine Vinegar - Mayonnaise - Ketchup - Adobo Seasoning

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