Description
These Crockpot Cheeseburgers are a simple and delicious twist on the classic cheeseburger, cooked in a slow cooker for ultimate ease and flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights or game day gatherings, they deliver juicy, cheesy goodness with minimal effort.
Ingredients
1 lb lean ground beef (or plant-based ground alternative)
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 hamburger buns
Optional toppings: pickles, lettuce, tomato, more cheese, ketchup, mustard
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef and chopped onion until the beef is fully cooked and the onion is softened.
- Drain any excess grease from the skillet.
- Transfer the cooked beef and onion mixture to the crockpot.
- Stir in the ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 2 to 3 hours.
- About 15 minutes before serving, stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and let it melt completely.
- Spoon the cheesy beef mixture onto hamburger buns and top with desired toppings before serving.
Notes
Add hot sauce or jalapeños for a spicy version.
Try different cheeses like pepper jack, American, or Swiss.
Serve in lettuce wraps for a low-carb option.
Add cooked crumbled bacon for extra flavor.
Use dinner rolls for party-friendly sliders.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Reheat on the stovetop or microwave, adding a splash of water if needed.
Toast buns just before serving to avoid sogginess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheeseburger
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
