Description
Cheeseburgers cooked low and slow in a crockpot, a comforting crowd-pleaser featuring beef, cheese, and savory seasonings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio for best flavor)
- 1 medium onion, finely diced (about 1 cup)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon mustard (yellow or Dijon)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 8 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed (for that classic cheeseburger melt)
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 6–8 hamburger buns
- Optional toppings: sliced pickles, lettuce, tomato, ketchup, mustard, mayo
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Meat Mixture Start by heating a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and break it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Brown the meat for about 5 minutes until no pink remains, but don’t cook it completely through. During the last minute of cooking, add the diced onions and minced garlic, allowing them to become fragrant. Drain the excess fat, leaving just enough to keep the mixture moist and flavorful.
- Step 2: Transfer and Season Transfer your beef mixture to the crockpot. Add the Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Pour in the beef broth and stir everything thoroughly to ensure the seasonings are evenly distributed throughout the meat mixture. The combination of these savory elements will infuse your Slow Cooked Crockpot Cheeseburgers with that classic burger flavor that’s impossible to resist.
- Step 3: Set It and Forget It Cover your crockpot and set it to cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours. The low and slow method is preferred as it allows the flavors to develop more fully and keeps the meat tender. During this time, the beef will absorb all those wonderful seasonings while becoming incredibly tender. Your kitchen will gradually fill with an amazing aroma that’s reminiscent of your favorite burger joint.
- Step 4: Add the Cheese About 30 minutes before serving, add the cubed Velveeta cheese to the crockpot. Stir it gently into the hot meat mixture, then replace the lid and continue cooking for the remaining time. The residual heat will melt the cheese, creating that creamy, gooey texture that makes these Slow Cooked Crockpot Cheeseburgers so irresistible. Give it one final stir before serving to make sure the cheese is evenly incorporated.
- Step 5: Serve and Enjoy Toast your hamburger buns lightly for the best texture and to prevent sogginess. Using a slotted spoon, scoop generous portions of the cheesy meat mixture onto the bottom halves of your toasted buns. Add your favorite toppings—crisp lettuce, juicy tomato slices, tangy pickles, or classic condiments—and top with the other half of the bun. These Slow Cooked Crockpot Cheeseburgers are best enjoyed immediately while still hot and melty.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheeseburger
- Calories: 500 calories per serving
- Sugar: 3 grams of sugar
- Sodium: 800 mg of sodium
- Fat: 28 grams of total fat
- Saturated Fat: 14 grams of saturated fat
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams of unsaturated fat
- Trans Fat: 0 grams of trans fat
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams of total carbs
- Fiber: 2 grams of fiber
- Protein: 28 grams of protein
- Cholesterol: 100 mg of cholesterol