Description
Effortlessly enjoy classic cheeseburger flavors with this slow cooker recipe, perfect for busy families and customizable with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons mustard
- Buns, for serving
- Cheese slices, for serving
- Pickles, for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the lean ground beef and diced onion. Cook until the beef is browned and no longer pink, and the onions are translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Transfer the cooked beef mixture to a slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the cubed Velveeta cheese, ketchup, and mustard until well combined.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 3 to 4 hours. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking and flavor distribution.
- Scoop the cheesy beef mixture onto buns. Top with additional cheese slices and pickles for a classic cheeseburger experience.
Notes
Customize with your favorite toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, or onions. For a spicier version, add chopped jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: cheeseburgers, slow cooker, easy recipes, family meals, party food