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 lean ground beef and diced onion. Cook until beef is browned and no longer pink, and 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 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
For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños or hot sauce. You can also use different types of cheese or substitute the ground beef with turkey or chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: crockpot, cheeseburgers, slow cooker, easy meal
