By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 11, 2026
Serves 4
1296 cal · 30 min
Chili Cheese Hoagies
Recipe GLPR9be98ccfa6c607
Hearty hoagie sandwiches loaded with seasoned ground beef, sautéed vegetables, fire-roasted tomatoes, and melted cheddar-jack cheese. A quick and satisfying American favorite that's ready in just 30 minutes.
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Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
2 red bell peppers, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 14.5-ounce can diced fire roasted tomatoes
Kosher salt to taste
Fresh cracked black pepper to taste
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar-jack cheese
4 hoagie rolls
Directions
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until no longer pink and the internal temperature reaches 160°F, approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
Add the chopped onion, red bell peppers, and minced garlic to the skillet. Continue cooking and stirring occasionally until the vegetables are soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
Sprinkle the chili powder over the beef and vegetable mixture, stirring well to coat everything evenly. Cook for 1 minute to allow the spices to bloom.
Pour in the can of diced fire roasted tomatoes along with their juices. Stir to combine, then simmer for 5 to 8 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. Season with kosher salt and cracked black pepper to taste.
Divide the chili beef mixture evenly among the four hoagie rolls. Top each sandwich generously with the shredded cheddar-jack cheese, distributing about 6 tablespoons over each hoagie.
If desired, place the assembled sandwiches under a broiler for 2 to 3 minutes just until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve immediately while warm.
Comments
All ingredients are standard stock at every Charlotte chain—nothing requires a special trip. The actual prep and cook time is closer to 40 minutes once you account for browning the beef, sweating the onion and pepper, and simmering the chili base, though toasting and topping the hoagies is fast. Cost per serving lands around $2.50 to $3.00 for the whole sandwich, driven mainly by the ground beef and cheese, which is reasonable for a satisfying family weeknight meal. The chili itself reheats well, but the assembled sandwich is best eaten same-night since the bread will soften if left with toppings.
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