Description
A comforting and easy recipe for cheeseburgers made in a slow cooker, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 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 ground beef and diced onion, cooking until the beef is no longer pink and onions are translucent (about 7-10 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Transfer mixture to the slow cooker and season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in Velveeta cheese, ketchup, and mustard.
- Cover slow cooker and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours, stirring once an hour.
- Serve the cheeseburger filling on warm buns, topped with additional cheese slices and pickles.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding smoked paprika or cayenne pepper. You can also use a mix of cheeses for variety.
