Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1/3 cup Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
  • 1 lb. (500 g) lean ground beef
  • 1 tbsp. taco seasoning mix
  • 1/4 cup pickled jalapeño peppers (about 20), finely chopped
  • 8 thick slices bread such as French or Italian
  • light sour cream to spread, as needed
  • 2 cups grated sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
  • few drops hot sauce of your choice, such as Cholula® (*optional)
  • 1 medium avocado, peeled, pitted and cut in small pieces
  • 1 cup Pepper Jack cheese, grated
  • 1/4 cup salsa
  • 1 to 2 tbsp. cilantro, chopped
  • butter to spread, as needed

Instruction

  • In a small bowl, combine tomatoes with green onions; stir well and set aside.
  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, add ground beef and cook halfway before adding taco seasoning; stir well.
  • When the meat is almost cooked, add pickled jalapeños and gently combine.
  • Remove from the heat and transfer to a colander to drain the fat very well to prevent the sandwich from getting soggy.
  • Preheat oven to broil.
  • Line a baking sheet with foil, set aside.
  • To assemble the sandwich, working on only 4 slices of bread, spread a thin layer of sour cream and then add about ¼ cup of Cheddar cheese on top. Distribute the beef mixture evenly on top of the cheese. If you want it spicier, add a few drops of hot sauce over the meat.
  • Place avocado pieces on top of the meat followed by a ¼ cup of Pepper Jack cheese on each. Spoon the tomato mixture over evenly and to hold everything in place, add another ¼ cup sharp Cheddar cheese on top.
  • Add 1 tbsp. salsa per slice and sprinkle with cilantro. Top with a slice of bread, press down gently and spread on a thin layer of butter, covering the entire surface.
  • Place sandwiches on the prepared baking sheet and transfer to the oven under the broiler with the rack positioned about 8-inches from the top.
  • When they get nice and brown, remove from the heat, carefully flip them over and butter the other side with a thin layer of butter. Return to the oven and broil until golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and serve immediately.