Description
Hearty crockpot cheeseburgers deliver comfort wrapped in savory layers of melted cheese and seasoned ground beef. Slow-cooked simplicity brings classic diner flavors home, ensuring satisfying bites that invite warm memories of backyard barbecues.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1 onion, chopped
Cheese and Dairy:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Condiments and Sauces:
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons mustard
Bread:
- 8 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Brown ground beef and diced onions in a skillet over medium-high heat until meat is fully cooked and onions are translucent, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Drain excess fat from the meat mixture using a colander, then return to skillet.
- Incorporate ketchup and mustard into the beef, stirring thoroughly to combine all flavors evenly.
- Transfer seasoned meat mixture into the crockpot, gently folding in shredded cheese until well distributed.
- Cover crockpot and set to low temperature, allowing contents to meld and warm for 2-3 hours, ensuring cheese melts completely and flavors intensify.
- Once heated through and cheese is fully melted, carefully spoon the cheeseburger mixture onto soft hamburger buns.
- Serve immediately while warm, offering additional condiments like pickles or extra cheese on the side if desired.
Notes
- Drain beef thoroughly to prevent excess grease from making the dish soggy and unappetizing.
- Use lean ground beef (90/10) for a healthier version that reduces overall fat content without sacrificing flavor.
- Experiment with different cheese blends like cheddar, pepper jack, or Swiss to customize the taste profile and add exciting complexity.
- Consider using low-sodium ketchup and mustard for individuals watching their salt intake, maintaining the delicious burger essence while being diet-friendly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-4 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 617
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg