Ingredients
Scale
Gathering the ingredients for this sandwich is as straightforward as my mom’s pantry staples. Here’s what you need:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 slices of cheddar cheese
- 4 rolls or buns
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
If you’re out of ground beef, ground turkey works just as well. And if cheddar isn’t your thing, try pepper jack for a spicy kick.
Instructions
Let’s get cooking! Follow these steps to create a sandwich that’ll have you coming back for seconds:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onions and bell peppers, sautéing until they’re soft, about 5 minutes.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula.
- Sprinkle in the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Cook the beef until browned, about 8-10 minutes.
- Reduce the heat and place the cheese slices on top of the meat mixture. Cover the skillet and let the cheese melt completely.
- Meanwhile, toast your buns or rolls lightly in a separate pan or toaster.
- Spread salsa on each bun, then add a generous scoop of the cheesy beef mixture.
- Top with avocado slices and cilantro for that fresh, vibrant finish.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the delightful mix of flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
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