Bacon Cheeseburger Potato Chowder

Name: Bacon Cheeseburger Potato Chowder
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 4 slices bacon; 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced; 2 stalks celery, diced; 1 small onion, diced; 4 cups chicken broth; 2 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced; 3 tbsp butter; 0.25 cup all-purpose flour; 1.5 cups milk; 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese; 1 tsp dried basil; 1 tsp dried parsley; salt and freshly ground black pepper

A hearty chowder featuring ground beef, crispy bacon, and veggies for a comforting twist on the classic cheeseburger. Topped with extra Cheddar and crunchy bacon bits.

Recipe Info

Prep Time

55 min

Difficulty

Easy

Servings

Nutrition

calories573kcal

carbohydrates34g

fat34g

protein32g

Soup American

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef

4 slices bacon

2 medium carrots, peeled and diced

2 stalks celery, diced

1 small onion, diced

4 cups chicken broth

2 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced

3 tbsp butter

0.25 cup all-purpose flour

1.5 cups milk

2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

1 tsp dried basil

1 tsp dried parsley

salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly; drain the grease and set beef aside.

Cook bacon in a 3-quart saucepan on medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crispy (about 10 mins). Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and let it drain on paper towels. Retain bacon grease in the saucepan.

Sauté carrots, celery, and onion in bacon grease until vegetables are tender (about 10 mins). Add broth, potatoes, and cooked ground beef; bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10-12 mins or until potatoes are tender.

In the same skillet used for cooking beef, melt butter and whisk in flour. Cook, stirring frequently, until bubbly (3-5 mins). Gradually whisk in milk, blending it into the flour-butter mixture until smooth.

Pour the milk mixture into the soup, whisking to combine. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 2 mins. Stir in Cheddar cheese until melted. Season with basil, parsley, salt, and pepper.

Remove from heat. Ladle the chowder into bowls and garnish with crumbled bacon and extra shredded Cheddar.