Cheeseburger Chowder Crock Pot Recipe
Description
This Cheeseburger Chowder Crock Pot Recipe is the perfect comfort food that is a must-have for your family. It is a creamy and hearty meal that is sure to satisfy the taste buds of all family members. This chowder is loaded with all the flavors of a classic cheeseburger and is made in the slow cooker, so you don't have to spend hours in the kitchen. The combination of potatoes, ground beef, vegetables, cheese, and spices make this chowder a hit every time.
Prep Time
Preparing this chowder doesn't take long. You'll need to spend about 10 minutes prepping the ingredients and then you're ready to put it all in the slow cooker. If you're short on time, you can even purchase pre-cut potatoes and vegetables, which will reduce the prep time even more.
Cook Time
Like most crock pot recipes, this one is great for busy weeknights. All you have to do is put the ingredients in the slow cooker and let it do its magic. The chowder takes about 4-5 hours on high or 8-10 hours on low. You can also use the “keep warm” setting if you’re not ready to eat right away.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. lean ground beef
- 2 cups potatoes, diced
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 1 (14.5oz) can beef broth
- 1 (10.5oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 (8oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
1. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until cooked through. Drain off any excess fat.
2. Place the cooked ground beef in a 6-quart or larger slow cooker.
3. Add the potatoes, carrots, onion, beef broth, cream of mushroom soup, tomato sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to the slow cooker.
4. Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or on low for 8-10 hours, or until the potatoes are tender.
5. When the potatoes are tender, stir in the shredded cheese and cover again until the cheese has melted, about 5 minutes.
6. Serve with a sprinkle of shredded cheese and a dollop of sour cream, if desired.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- 6-quart or larger slow cooker
Notes
This chowder can also be made on the stovetop. Just brown the ground beef and sauté the vegetables in a large pot, then add the remaining ingredients and simmer for about 30 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
Nutrition: Per Serving
- Calories: 368
- Total Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 62 mg
- Sodium: 858 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 28 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4 g
- Sugars: 5 g
- Protein: 19 g
Recipe Tips
This chowder is great for making ahead of time and reheating the next day. Just store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, just place the chowder in a saucepan and heat over medium heat until warm. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months, just be sure to thaw it before reheating.
This chowder is also very versatile. You can customize it to your family's tastes by adding in different vegetables, such as corn and peas. You can also use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef. This recipe is also great for adding in extra seasonings, such as chili powder or cumin, if desired.
Finally, this chowder is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. Just chop them up and add them in with the potatoes and carrots. You can also use frozen vegetables if you don't have any fresh on hand.
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