Description
An elegant bowl of Cheesy Beef and Potato Soup marries velvety cheese with savory braised beef and tender potatoes, delivering layered, restaurant-quality flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 4 cups (1 L) beef stock
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk or half-and-half
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar, grated
- 1/4 cup Parmesan, finely grated
- Fresh parsley, finely chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: cube potatoes evenly, grate cheeses, and measure stock. Heat the milk gently until warm; set aside.
- Brown the beef: heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high, add the ground beef, and season lightly. Cook until well-browned, about 6–8 minutes. Remove beef and reserve drippings.
- Sweat the aromatics: reduce heat to medium, add butter, then the diced onion. Cook until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Build the roux and liquid: stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in beef stock until smooth. Add potatoes and return beef to the pot. Bring to a simmer.
- Simmer until potatoes are tender, about 12–15 minutes. Adjust salt and pepper.
- Finish with dairy and cheese: lower heat, whisk in warm milk and Dijon, then gradually stir in cheddar and Parmesan until melted. Taste and correct seasoning.
- Serve immediately garnished with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan.
Notes
Serve in shallow, warm bowls. Pair with crusty sourdough or a buttered baguette. Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg