Kebab Chopped Cheese Sub

25 Minutes

Chapli Kebab Chopped Cheese Sub: A Flavorful Fusion Delight

Who doesn’t love a good fusion recipe? When two beloved dishes from different cuisines come together, it’s pure magic! Today, we’re blending the smoky, spiced goodness of Chapli kebabs with the savory, cheesy indulgence of a New York-style chopped cheese sub. Say hello to the Chapli Kebab Chopped Cheese Sub—a sandwich that’s juicy, spicy, and exploding with flavor!

Why You’ll Love This Fusion Sub

Chapli kebabs are known for their bold spices and unique texture, while chopped cheese is the ultimate comfort food, loaded with melty cheese and seasoned meat. This fusion brings the best of both worlds into one sandwich, combining the rich flavors of South Asian spices with the classic American sub. It’s perfect for a quick lunch, a hearty dinner, or even your next game day gathering!

Pro Tips for the Perfect Fusion Sub:

1. Customize the Heat: Adjust the chili garlic sauce and cayenne pepper to your preferred spice level.
2. Cheese Options: While cheddar or American cheese works best, you can also experiment with pepper jack for an extra kick.
3. Veggie Lovers: Sub the meat for tofu or paneer for more texture and flavor.

This Chapli Kebab Chopped Cheese Sub is more than just a sandwich—it’s a celebration of flavors from around the world. Whether you’re a fan of traditional kebabs or a chopped cheese enthusiast, this fusion dish is sure to hit the spot.

Kebab Chopped Cheese Sub

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• Author: Sweta Patel
• Total Time: 25
• Yield: 2 1x

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Ingredients

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For the Kebab Filling:

• 1 lb ground chicken
• 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce (adjust to your spice preference)
• 1/2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tsp each: ground coriander, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt & garam masala
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

For the Sub:

• 2 sub rolls (toasted)
• 4 sliced cheese (cheddar, American, or a mix)

Scallion Garlic Mayo

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 jalapeño – roughly chopped 
• 2 stalks scallions
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/4 cup roughly chopped cilantro
• salt to taste

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Instructions

For the Kebab Filling:

1. In a hot skillet, start browning the meat, add the peppers + onions. Cook for 2-3 mins.
2. Add the soy sauce, tomato paste, chili garlic paste and all the spices. Mix everything until its well combined and meat it cooked. 

Scallion Garlic Mayo

1. Add everything into a blender and blend until everything is nice and smooth. Adjust for salt.

For the Sub:

1. Slice the sub roll down the middle and hollow out some of it out, add sliced cheese and toast under the broiler until cheese is nice and melted.
2. Once the bread is nice and toasty, spread on the mayo add the ground kebab mixture and enjoy!

Notes

For vegetarian option, swap out the ground chicken for crumbled tofu or paneer! I would use 12oz of tofu or paneer. 

• Prep Time: 10
• Cook Time: 15
• Category: Sandwiches

Keywords: chopped cheese, kebab, subs, sandwiches, fusion food