Crockpot-Cheeseburgers (Print Version)

Ingredients:

01 - 1 teaspoon olive oil.
02 - 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef.
03 - 1 onion, diced.
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced.
05 - Salt and pepper, to taste.
06 - 8 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed.
07 - 2 tablespoons ketchup.
08 - 2 tablespoons mustard.
09 - Buns, for serving.
10 - Cheese slices, for serving.
11 - Pickles, for serving.

Instructions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add lean ground beef and diced onion. Cook until beef is browned and no longer pink, and onions are translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
02 - Transfer the cooked beef mixture to a slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in cubed Velveeta cheese, ketchup, and mustard until well combined.
03 - Cover and cook on low heat for 3 to 4 hours. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking and flavor distribution.
04 - Scoop the cheesy beef mixture onto buns. Top with additional cheese slices and pickles for a classic cheeseburger experience.

Notes:

01 - Use fresh ground beef for the best flavor.
02 - Adjust the amount of cheese to taste for extra creaminess.