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Cheeseburger Chowder

A recipe for cheeseburger chowder, an easy and hearty dish made with ground beef, potatoes, and cheddar cheese. It is full of classic cheeseburger and fries flavors.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American Southern
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Author Renee

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped celery
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green bell pepper
  • 2 medium potatoes 2 cups, peeled and cubed
  • 1 tablespoon instant beef bouillon granules
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper plus more if needed
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 cups whole milk divided
  • 1 1/2 cups grated sharp Cheddar cheese 6 ounces
  • Salt
  • Additional grated sharp Cheddar cheese for garnish

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef in a 3- or 4-quart saucepan, breaking up with a spoon while browning. Once browned, drain beef using a colander or strainer.
  2. Add the oil to the saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and green pepper. Cook until vegetables have softened and onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the cooked beef, potatoes, bouillon, water, and pepper. Stir to combine. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook over low heat until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
  4. In a small cup, add the flour and pour in 1/2 cup milk. Stir or whisk to combine thoroughly (no lumps). Add milk/flour mixture and remaining milk to the pan. Stir to combine.
  5. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened and bubbly, about 10 minutes.
  6. Add cheese and stir until cheese melts. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  7. Serve hot with additional grated cheese as a garnish if desired.

Recipe Notes

A recipe for cheeseburger chowder, an easy and hearty dish made with ground beef, potatoes, and cheddar cheese. It is full of classic cheeseburger and fries flavors.