Description
Hearty Slow Cooker Cheesy Burger Flavored Soup delivers classic hamburger comfort in a satisfying bowl. Rich beef stock mingles with melted cheese, ground meat, and potato chunks for a complete meal that warms hungry families.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680 grams) lean ground beef
- 8 oz (226 grams) cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 can (14.5 oz or 411 grams) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 8 oz (226 grams) frozen Southern-style hash browns
- 0.5 white onion, diced
- 2 tbsps Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsps yellow mustard
- 2 tsps minced garlic
- 2 tbsps pickle relish (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, draining excess fat. Sauté onions and garlic until softened and aromatic.
- Slow Cooker Assembly: Transfer beef mixture to slow cooker. Add diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, relish, beef broth, and hash browns. Season with salt and pepper, mixing thoroughly to distribute flavors evenly.
- Slow Cooking Process: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours, allowing ingredients to meld and potatoes to become tender and infused with savory essence.
- Creamy Transformation: Fold in sharp cheddar cheese and heavy cream, stirring gently to create a luxurious, velvety texture. Continue cooking on high for an additional hour, ensuring complete cheese integration and soup’s rich, smooth consistency.
- Final Flourish: Garnish with crispy crumbled bacon just before serving. Pair with rustic bread or crackers to complete this burger-inspired comfort soup experience.
Notes
- Control Meat Browning: Ensure ground beef is browned thoroughly to enhance deep, rich flavor and prevent watery texture; drain excess fat completely for a more concentrated taste profile.
- Potato Texture Trick: Choose fresh hash browns or partially thawed frozen varieties to maintain ideal potato consistency; overcooking can turn potatoes mushy, disrupting soup’s perfect texture.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Add cheese during the final hour of cooking to prevent separation or graininess; stir gently and allow slow, steady melting for smooth, creamy results.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Swap ground beef with lean turkey or plant-based crumbles for lighter versions; use lactose-free cheese and cream alternatives for dairy-sensitive individuals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg