Beef and Cheese Grilled Sandwich Recipe

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Spicy Beef and Cheese Grilled Sandwich Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Beef Filling:

  • 1 lb (450g) ground beef or thinly sliced steak
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 small red bell pepper, julienned
  • 1 small yellow bell pepper, julienned
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-2 jalapeño peppers, thinly sliced (adjust to taste)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp barbecue sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Sandwich:

  • 4 slices of your favorite bread (sourdough, ciabatta, or French bread work great)
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix)
  • 2 tbsp butter, softened
  • Optional toppings: thinly sliced red onion, fresh cilantro

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Beef Filling:
    • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
    • Add the ground beef or steak strips and cook until browned. Break up any clumps of ground beef.
    • Toss in the onion, bell peppers, and jalapeño slices. Sauté until the vegetables are soft and slightly caramelized.
    • Stir in the barbecue sauce, soy sauce, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
  2. Assemble the Sandwich:
    • Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat.
    • Butter one side of each bread slice. Place a slice (buttered side down) onto the skillet.
    • Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly across the bread slice, then layer on the beef filling.
    • Add optional toppings like red onion or cilantro if desired.
    • Top with more shredded cheese and cover with another slice of bread (buttered side up).
  3. Grill the Sandwich:
    • Cook each sandwich for 2-3 minutes per side, pressing down gently with a spatula to get a crispy, golden crust.
    • Once the cheese has melted and the bread is golden brown, remove the sandwich from the pan.
  4. Serve:
    • Slice the sandwiches in half and serve hot. Pair them with chips, a side salad, or fries for a satisfying meal!

Tips:

  • To make it extra spicy, add a drizzle of hot sauce or sriracha on the beef filling.
  • Experiment with different cheeses like pepper jack for more flavor.
  • You can prepare the beef filling ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to 2 days.

This mouthwatering Spicy Beef and Cheese Grilled Sandwich is packed with bold flavors and textures. It’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or even an indulgent snack!

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