Description
This easy and comforting Crockpot Cheeseburgers recipe is perfect for busy days. Tender ground beef slowly cooked with onions, garlic, and velvety Velveeta cheese creates a rich, cheesy mixture that’s served on buns with traditional burger toppings for a delicious meal with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 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
- Sauté aromatics: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until softened and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. Transfer this mixture into the slow cooker.
- Brown the beef: In the same skillet, brown the lean ground beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain excess fat if necessary, then add the browned beef into the slow cooker over the onions and garlic.
- Add seasonings and cheese: Stir in salt, pepper, cubed Velveeta cheese, ketchup, and mustard into the slow cooker with the beef mixture. Mix well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Slow cook the mixture: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 3 to 4 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the cheese to melt into a creamy consistency.
- Serve the cheeseburgers: Spoon generous portions of the cheesy ground beef mixture onto buns. Top with additional cheese slices and pickles as desired, then serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute Velveeta with any creamy melting cheese, such as American or cheddar, for a different flavor.
- For extra moisture, add a splash of beef broth to the slow cooker before cooking.
- Adjust seasoning to your taste—add more mustard or ketchup if preferred.
- Serve with your favorite burger toppings like lettuce, tomato, or onions for added texture.
- Leftovers keep well and can be reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
