Components:
4 slices of smoked bacon
1 lb lean floor beef
4 tablespoons of butter
1 medium onion chopped
2 celery stalks chopped
2 grated carrots
2 Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
⅛ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
2 minced garlic cloves
3 tablespoons of flour
3 cups of rooster broth
2 cups complete milk
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to style
Directions:
Brown the bacon in a Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium warmth. Midway by means of the browning course of, add the bottom beef.
Prepare dinner till golden brown, breaking it up because it browns. Drain off any extra fats. Transfer the browned meat to a plate.
Scale back warmth to medium-low; add the butter. Add onions, celery, carrots and potatoes; cook dinner till onions and celery start to melt.
Add dried thyme, onion powder, basil, oregano, parsley and garlic. Proceed cooking for 1 minute; stirring continually.
Sprinkle with flour and toss to coat; cook dinner 2 minutes, stirring continually. Add rooster broth and milk; alternating between the 2. Simmer till the potatoes are tender.
Return the cooked beef and bacon to the pan, heating for 3 to five minutes. Take away from the warmth and slowly stir within the grated cheddar; stirring till melted. Salt and pepper to style.
