Mexican Hero Sandwiches

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: Mexican

Mexican Hero Sandwiches are hearty, flavorful subs featuring seasoned ground beef, melted cheeses, crispy bacon, and zesty green chilies, all encased in crusty French bread. Perfect for a satisfying lunch or casual dinner, they blend bold Mexican-inspired flavors with classic sandwich comfort.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 (4 oz) can chopped green chilies
  • 1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
  • 1/4 cup catsup
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 6 slices Colby cheese
  • 6 slices crisp-cooked bacon
  • 6 slices Muenster cheese
  • 6 small French bread loaves, split

Instructions

  1. Saute ground beef and chopped onion in a skillet until the ground beef is brown, stirring frequently.
  2. Add chopped green chilies, sliced ripe olives, catsup, salt, and chili powder to the skillet and mix well.
  3. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Slice the French bread loaves in half lengthwise.
  5. Place one slice of Colby cheese on the bottom half of each loaf.
  6. Spoon the ground beef mixture over the cheese slices.
  7. Arrange a slice of bacon and a slice of Muenster cheese over the ground beef.
  8. Cover with the remaining loaf halves.
  9. Wrap each loaf with aluminum foil.
  10. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

590 kcal 30% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 30g 60% DV
Total Fat 35.8g 46% DV
Carbs 44.8g 16% DV
Fiber 10.4g 37% DV
Sugar 9.7g 19% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12030mg 100% DV
Potassium 875mg 19% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 473.5mcg 53% DV
Vitamin C 3.6mg 4% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 367.3mg 28% DV
Iron 6.5mg 36% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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