Ingredients
Gathering your ingredients is the first step to culinary success. Here’s what you’ll need to create this comforting bowl of goodness:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups diced potatoes
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Optional garnish: chopped parsley or green onions
If you’re looking for substitutions, ground turkey works well in place of beef, and you can use vegetable broth for a lighter taste. For a creamier texture, consider adding a splash of heavy cream along with the milk.
Instructions
Let’s get cooking! Follow these steps to bring this delightful dish to life:
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef, onion, and garlic. Cook until the beef is browned and the onions are translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- Transfer the beef mixture to your crockpot. Add the potatoes, carrots, celery, and chicken broth. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the vegetables are tender.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the milk and flour until smooth. Stir this mixture into the crockpot.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese and Worcestershire sauce. Stir until the cheese is melted and the soup is creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let the soup simmer for an additional 15-20 minutes to thicken.
- Garnish with parsley or green onions before serving, if desired.
Cooking tip from my kitchen to yours: Brown the beef well to develop a deeper, richer flavor, reminiscent of the savory aromas that would fill my childhood home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International