Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup whole milk or heavy cream
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- Optional: crispy bacon bits for topping
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with chopped onions and minced garlic until cooked through. Drain excess fat.
- Transfer the mixture to your crockpot. Add diced potatoes, sliced carrots, beef broth, salt, pepper, and paprika. Stir well.
- Set the slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- When ready to serve, stir in milk or cream along with shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
- Ladle into bowls and top with optional bacon bits or fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg