This Blackstone chopped cheese recipe makes excellent use of the large (and hot) surface of the Blackstone griddle, resulting in ground beef with perfectly crisped edges laced with melted cheese. Top it with your favorite fixings and you've got yourself an oh-so-satisfying meal.
Some people think of chopped cheese as a burger and some would say it's a sandwich. I just say it's delicious. The combination of seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and all your favorite fixings is a super-satisfying meal that's perfect for camp or at home.
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Ingredients and Substitutions
- Ground beef--I recommend using lean ground beef (85/15), which will give you a little bit of fat for flavor, but won't result in a greasy sandwich. Don't use extra-lean as the beef may be too dry after cooking.
- Cheese--You can use sliced cheddar cheese or American cheese, depending on your preference and what you've got on hand.
- Worcestershire sauce--This adds a nice flavor boost to the beef.
- Buns--The bun is an important part of the chopped cheese experience! Choose buns that have a soft interior and chewy crust, like a hero or hoagie roll.
How to Make Chopped Cheese on the Blackstone
1. Combine the beef, onion, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper in a bowl and mix thoroughly.
2. Shape the beef mixture into 4 equal patties.
3. Cook the beef patties on the griddle until browned on one side.
4. Flip and use the side of your spatula to chop the meat patties into pieces. Cook, chopping and stirring until cooked through.
5. Top with cheese and let it melt.
6. Scoop the chopped cheese into a split roll.
FAQs
Yes. Unless you have a very large skillet, I recommend cooking the beef in two batches.
These Blackstone chopped cheese sandwiches are a hearty meal all on their own, but feel free to serve some French fries, onion rings, pickle spears, or a potato salad on the side.
Tips and Troubleshooting
- Want a toasted bun for your sandwich? Use the other side of the griddle to toast the cut sides of the buns while the meat is cooking.
- It's ok if the cheese isn't fully melted when you scoop the meat off the Blackstone as it will continue to soften and melt in the bun.
- If it's a very cool or very windy day, it may take longer for your meat to cook.
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Recipe
Blackstone Chopped Cheese
Ingredients
- 1 pound (454 g) lean ground beef (85/15)
- ½ small onion chopped (approx ⅓ cup)
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 4 rolls split
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise for serving (optional)
- 2 medium tomatoes sliced
- 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the beef, onion, and Worcestershire sauce. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Shape the beef mixture into 4 patties.
- Heat the Blackstone (or other outdoor) griddle to medium-high.
- Cook the patties, without flipping, until browned and beginning to crisp on the bottom, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Flip and use the side of the spatula to break apart the beef patties into pieces. Continue chopping and stirring until the beef is cooked through, about 4 minutes more.
- Place a slice of cheese on top of each mound of cooked beef. Cover and let the cheese melt, about 2 minutes.
- Spread the mayonnaise, if using, on each side of the cut rolls. Use your spatula to scoop the meat mixture into each roll and top with tomato slices and lettuce. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Toast the bun--Want a toasted bun for your sandwich? Use the other side of the griddle to toast the cut sides of the buns while the meat is cooking.
- Cheese--It's ok if the cheese isn't fully melted when you scoop the meat off the Blackstone as it will continue to soften and melt in the bun.
- Timing--If it's a very cool or very windy day, it may take longer for your meat to cook.
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