Description
Creamy Hamburger & Potato Delight brings comfort and satisfaction to dinner tables across America. Hearty ground beef, tender potatoes, and a rich cheese sauce combine to create a satisfying one-skillet meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats and Protein:
- 1 ½ pounds (680 grams) lean ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1 medium white onion, peeled and diced
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 6 cups (900 grams) peeled and diced Russet potatoes
- 2 cups (280 grams) frozen vegetable mix
Liquid and Dairy:
- 6 cups (1.4 liters) chicken broth
- 1 ½ cups (360 milliliters) milk
- 8 ounces (226 grams) Velveeta cheese, cubed
Seasonings and Thickeners:
- 3 teaspoons dried basil
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- In a large skillet, thoroughly brown lean ground beef with finely chopped onions over medium-high heat until meat is completely cooked and onions are translucent, approximately 7-8 minutes.
- Carefully drain excess fat using a colander, ensuring minimal meat loss, and return beef mixture to the skillet.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional 30-45 seconds, releasing aromatic flavors without burning.
- Transfer the seasoned beef and onion mixture into a crockpot or large stockpot with a heavy bottom.
- Incorporate diced potatoes and low-sodium beef broth, ensuring potatoes are fully submerged in liquid.
- Gently mix in fresh or frozen mixed vegetables and selected seasonings like dried thyme, black pepper, and salt.
- Simmer the mixture on low heat for 25-30 minutes, allowing potatoes to become tender and flavors to meld together.
- Prepare a smooth cornstarch slurry by whisking cornstarch with cold water until no lumps remain.
- Gradually pour cornstarch mixture into the soup, stirring continuously to prevent clumping and create a rich, velvety texture.
- Add cubed Velveeta cheese, stirring until completely melted and integrated into the soup.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, ensuring balanced flavor profile.
- Ladle hot soup into serving bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
- Refrigerate leftover soup in airtight containers within 2 hours of cooking.
- For long-term storage, freeze soup in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months, thawing in refrigerator before reheating.
- When reheating, warm gently on stovetop or microwave, stirring occasionally to maintain consistent temperature and texture.
Notes
- Opt for lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and create a healthier dish.
- Dice onions and garlic uniformly for consistent flavor distribution throughout the soup.
- Use fresh or frozen mixed vegetables to boost nutritional value and add vibrant color.
- Allow cornstarch mixture to fully incorporate for a smooth, creamy texture without lumps.
- Gentle reheating prevents cheese from separating and maintains the soup’s rich consistency.
- Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator or freeze for future meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 445 cal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg