Description
Juicy, tender cheeseburgers prepared in a slow cooker for a hands-off dinner. Searing the meat first adds a rich crust, while the slow cooker keeps the beef moist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat)
- 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup beef broth
Instructions
- Form the ground beef into 4 equal patties.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear patties for 2-3 minutes per side until browned.
- Season the patties with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder during the searing process.
- Pour beef broth into the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Place seared patties in the slow cooker in a single layer.
- Drizzle Worcestershire sauce over each patty.
- Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or on high for 1-2 hours until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and cover for 5-10 minutes until melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American