Cheeseburger Chowder

Was looking for something new this weekend and this sounded really yummy. Almost like a chowder, but tastes like a cheeseburger. The family really loved it, so it will be making repeat appearances on my dinner table.

The only measurable salt content is in the cheese or the broth and it could be made gluten free, just pay attention to labels on your ingredients to adjust this to your needs.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 chopped onion
• 1 shredded carrot
• 3 tablespoons butter (Promise sticks)
• 3 cups chicken stock (or 1 large container)
• 4 potatoes, diced to bite size
• 3 heaping tbsp corn starch
• 2 cups shredded cheddar
• 1-1/2 cups milk
• 2 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp ground pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano or basil
• 1/4 cup sour cream

 

Directions

• In one pan cook diced potatoes in chicken stock. Cook til tender, do not drain.
• In a soup pot, brown beef; drain and set aside. In the same pot, saute the onion and carrot in butter until tender, about 10 minutes. Add seasoning and cornstarch, continue to saute til well blended and cooked through.
• Add the broth, potatoes and beef; bring to a boil. Keep stirring and the mixture will thicken. Add milk, reduce heat a little and bring to a boil again.
• Add 1/2 the cheese and stir until melted/blended in. Add the remaining cheese, continuing to stir until blended in. Turn off heat.
• Add in sour cream and blend.
• Ready to serve!
• Makes 6-8 servings