Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Soup

Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Soup combines ground beef, potatoes, carrots, broth, milk, and cheddar for a creamy, comforting family dinner.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 270 min · Yield: 6 · Method: Slow Cooker

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 3 medium potatoes
• 2 medium carrots
• 1 small yellow onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1.5 cups cheddar cheese

Cooking instructions

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until browned and it reaches 160°F on an instant-read thermometer, about 8 minutes. Drain excess fat. (about 8 min) — medium-high
2. Transfer the beef to a 6-quart slow cooker. Add the potatoes, carrots, onion, garlic, broth, salt, and pepper, then stir to combine. (about 3 min)
3. Cover and cook on Low for 4 to 5 hours, until the potatoes and carrots are fork-tender. (about 270 min) — Low
4. Stir in the milk and cheddar until the cheese melts and the soup is creamy, about 5 minutes. Serve hot. (about 5 min) — Low