Easy Taco Chopped Cheese Sandwich for Dinner

Make this easy, crispy taco chopped cheese sandwich for dinner in just 20 minutes. After making it dozens of times, I’ve discovered the trick to keeping it from getting soggy. Jump to the recipe card or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Chipotle Squash Fritters and Easy Wild Rice Salad with Roasted Asparagus and Mushrooms.

What You'll Need for Easy Taco Chopped Cheese Sandwich for Dinner

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 1 lb ground beef
• 8 oz cheddar cheese
• 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
• 1 small onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
• Optional: Sour cream
• Optional: Salsa
• Optional: Guacamole
• Optional: Fresh cilantro
• Optional: Lime wedges

How to Make Easy Taco Chopped Cheese Sandwich for Dinner

1. Step 1: Brown ground beef, onion, and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
2. Step 2: Stir in diced tomatoes, taco seasoning, salt, pepper, and chili powder (if using). Simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Step 3: Stir in crushed tortilla chips and grated cheese. Cook until cheese is melted and mixture is thickened.
4. Step 4: Spread the beef and cheese mixture onto two slices of bread. Top with remaining bread slices.
5. Step 5: Cook sandwiches in a buttered skillet over medium heat until both sides are golden brown and crispy.

Storing & Reheating Easy Taco Chopped Cheese Sandwich for Dinner

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare the beef and cheese mixture up to 1 day ahead. Store in the fridge and reheat in a skillet before serving.

Freezing Easy Taco Chopped Cheese Sandwich for Dinner

Freeze individual sandwiches for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, then crisp in a skillet.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: Use a box grater to quickly grate the cheese and onion.
• Best substitution: Substitute ground turkey or chicken for the ground beef.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the beef and cheese mixture up to 1 day ahead.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled for a crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If the sandwiches are not crispy, cook them in a dry skillet over medium heat until crispy, then add butter.

Easy Taco Chopped Cheese Sandwich for Dinner

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

5 mins

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Total

20 mins

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Serves

2 sandwiches

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Diet

Gluten-free

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 8 oz cheddar cheese
• 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
• 1 small onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 packet taco seasoning

Seasonings

• 1 packet taco seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional)

Optional Toppings

• Sour cream
• Salsa
• Guacamole
• Fresh cilantro
• Lime wedges

Instructions

1. Step 1: Brown ground beef, onion, and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
2. Step 2: Stir in diced tomatoes, taco seasoning, salt, pepper, and chili powder (if using). Simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Step 3: Stir in crushed tortilla chips and grated cheese. Cook until cheese is melted and mixture is thickened.
4. Step 4: Spread the beef and cheese mixture onto two slices of bread. Top with remaining bread slices.
5. Step 5: Cook sandwiches in a buttered skillet over medium heat until both sides are golden brown and crispy.

Notes

• Chef tip: Use a box grater to quickly grate the cheese and onion.
• Best substitution: Substitute ground turkey or chicken for the ground beef.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the beef and cheese mixture up to 1 day ahead.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled for a crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If the sandwiches are not crispy, cook them in a dry skillet over medium heat until crispy, then add butter.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze individual sandwiches for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, then crisp in a skillet.
• Make ahead: Prepare the beef and cheese mixture up to 1 day ahead. Store in the fridge and reheat in a skillet before serving.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 720
• Protein: 42g
• Fat: 42g
• Carbs: 40g
• Fiber: 3g
• Sugar: 4g
• Sodium: 1200mg
• Cholesterol: 140mg
• Sat. Fat: 22g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

Easy Taco Chopped Cheese Sandwich for Dinner FAQs

A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Easy Taco Chopped Cheese Sandwich for Dinner and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!