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Cozy Crockpot Cheeseburger Soup: Easy Homemade Recipe

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This creamy, cheesy crockpot cheeseburger soup is the ultimate comfort food. Made with ground beef, potatoes, carrots, and a blend of Velveeta and cheddar, it’s an easy, hands-off dinner that tastes like a cheeseburger in a bowl.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450g) ground beef (80/20)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 3 cups / 450g)
  • 2 medium carrots, diced (about 1 cup / 130g)
  • 2 stalks celery, diced (about 1/2 cup / 60g)
  • 4 cups (960ml) low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
  • 8 oz (225g) Velveeta cheese, cubed
  • 1 cup (100g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional toppings: crumbled bacon, chopped green onions, extra shredded cheddar, dill pickle slices

Instructions

  1. Brown the beef: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Drain off excess fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pan.
  2. Sauté the aromatics: Add the diced onion to the skillet with the beef and cook for 2 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Transfer to the crockpot: Dump the beef and onion mixture into a 6-quart slow cooker.
  4. Add the veggies and broth: Add the cubed potatoes, diced carrots, and diced celery to the crockpot. Pour in the beef broth and stir everything together.
  5. Season and cook: Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the potatoes are fork-tender.
  6. Add the dairy: About 15 minutes before serving, stir in the whole milk. Then add the cubed Velveeta and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir gently until melted and smooth.
  7. Taste and adjust: Adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or a dash of hot sauce if desired.
  8. Serve: Ladle into bowls and top with your favorite fixings such as crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar, green onions, and dill pickle slices.

Notes

Don’t skip browning the beef—it adds essential flavor. Cube potatoes evenly (1/2-inch) for consistent cooking. Add cheese at the end to prevent graininess. Use low-sodium broth and add salt gradually. Let the soup rest for 10-15 minutes after cooking to thicken. For a stovetop version, simmer everything in a Dutch oven for 30-40 minutes until potatoes are tender, then stir in milk and cheeses at the end.

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