Recently, we came across this cheeseburger sub idea, tried it out for ourselves and we were not disappointed. This cheeseburger sub is juicy, indulgent and so easy to make.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs minced beef (20% fat)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 chopped white onions
- ½ cup grated cheddar
- ¼ cup grated mozzarella
- 2 sliced white onion
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cooking oil
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons sriracha hot chili sauce
- 4 toasted brioche sub rolls
- 4 shredded lettuce leaves
- 2 sliced tomatoes
Instructions
Step 1
Add your minced meat and 1 chopped white onion to a pan on medium heat. Cook the meat and onion for roughly 20 minutes while mixing continuously.
Step 2
In the meantime, start making your caramelized onions by adding 2 teaspoons of oil to a pan on low heat. Add in the sliced white onion and 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon sugar. Mix regularly until the onions are golden brown (approximately 20 minutes).
Step 3
Prepare the special sauce by mixing ½ cup mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 2 teaspoons sriracha hot chili sauce.
Step 4
Once the minced meat is browned, switch off the heat and drain the minced meat of any excess liquid. Add 1 teaspoon garlic powder and 1 teaspoon salt and season to your liking. Then sprinkle ¼ cup mozzarella and ½ cup cheddar to the minced meat and mix until the cheese has melted.
Step 5
Assemble your cheeseburger subs by spreading special sauce on the brioche bun, add the lettuce and sliced tomatoes and then spoon in the crumbly cheesy meat mix. Top the sub with the caramelized onion and enjoy your decadent cheeseburger sub!
Notes
- If you are using meat with 20% fat, then you won’t need to add oil to the cast-iron skillet or frying pan when cooking the minced meat since the fat will be enough to oil the pan. If you’re using a leaner mince such as 5% fat, then you might need to add a little bit of oil to the pan.
- Try using a cast-iron skillet to cook the meat if you have one so that you can crisp up the meat. However, if you don’t have a cast-iron skillet, it’s not a problem for this recipe.
What can I serve with cheeseburger subs?
Here are some ideas of what you can server with your subs:
– Fries or wedges
– Coleslaw
– Onion rings
– Side salad
– Roasted veggies
Special Sauce
Our special sauce is a mix of mayonnaise, sriracha sauce and garlic powder – this is our perfect burger sauce. If you prefer a milder sauce, skip out on the sriracha sauce and just mix your mayonnaise with garlic powder for a tasty sauce on your sub.
Can I store the special sauce in the fridge?
Yes, store the special sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for roughly 2 months. We like to make the special sauce in bulk so that we can use it whenever we need to (really, we use this sauce on anything and everything).
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