Best Beefy Bacon Chowder Recipes

HEARTY CHEESEBURGER CHOWDER

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. Add potatoes, water, celery, bouillon and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender., In a small bowl, mix flour and 1/2 cup milk until smooth. Stir into beef mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Stir in remaining milk; heat through. Add cheese; cook and stir until melted.

INSTANT POT® POTATO, CORN, AND BACON CHOWDER

Steps:

• Set a 6-quart multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) to Saute function. Add bacon and cook and stir until brown and crispy, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving any scraps and grease in the pot. Add onions and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until onions are translucent and garlic is fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in bacon, potatoes, corn, vegetable stock, thyme, cayenne pepper, then the salt and pepper.
• Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
• Whisk together heavy cream and flour in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Select Sauté setting and bring to a boil. Stir in the heavy cream mixture and cook, stirring frequently, until mixture is slightly thickened, 4 to 5 minutes. If mixture is too thick, add additional vegetable stock as needed to reach desired consistency.
• Garnish with shredded Cheddar cheese and green onions. Serve immediately.

BEEF AND BACON CHOWDER

Steps:

• 1. cook beef, celery, and onion. drain.
• 2. mix in crockpot: milk, potatoes, soup, carrots, salt and pepper. add beef/celery/onion mix.
• 3. **you can add bacon at beginning of cook time, or at the end of cook time if you want crispier bacon.
• 4. cook on low 6 hours high 3-4 hours

BEEF AND BACON CHOWDER

Steps:

• Start cooking the bacon (skillet).
• Brown the ground beef in another skillet with the seasonings.
• Use a spatula to break the meat into small pieces as it browns.
• After the beef is fully cooked, drain the meat leaving it in the skillet.
• Add one full can of French Onion, then drain part of the broth from the second can emptying the remaining broth and the onions into the skillet with the beef.
• Simmer on med-low until ready to combine it.
• Once the bacon is fully cooked (not over cooked though), set it aside to drain and cool enough to handle.
• In a kettle, combine the 3 cans of Cream of Potato and the 4 cups hot milk over med to med-high heat.
• Pour the contents of the beef skillet into the kettle.
• Cut the bacon into small bite-sized pieces and add them to the kettle as well.
• Enjoy!

GRANDMOTHER'S CHOWDER

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the potatoes, water, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. , Stir in the milk, corn and parsley; cook for 5 minutes or until heated through. Add a small amount of hot soup to sour cream. Gradually return all to pan, stirring constantly. Heat through but do not boil.