Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground Beef
• ¼ cup Flour
• 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 3 cups Shredded Sharp Cheese
• 3 Hamburger Buns, cubed
• 2 tablespoons Oil
• Pinch of Salt
• ⅓ cup Butter
• 2 Cloves of Garlic, minced
• 1 Onion, minced
• 2 Stalks of Celery, minced
• 1 cup Carrots, thin sliced
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire
• 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
• 2 Large Red Potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 cups Beef Broth
• 3 cups Half and Half
• 1 cup Bacon, cooked and crumbled for garnish
• 1 cup Shredded Cheese, for garnish 
• 2 tablespoons Chives, minced

Directions

1. In a skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and cook for 5 minutes; break up the meat as it cooks; set aside
2. In a large bowl, toss the cheese, cornstarch and flour together
3. In medium nonstick skillet over medium heat, add oil and hamburger buns; sprinkle with salt, stirring occasionally until golden; set aside
4. In stock pot over medium heat, add butter then let it melt down; add garlic, onions, carrots, and celery; stir occasionally until tender, 2-3 minutes
5. Stir in the brown sugar, Worcestershire and cheese mixture; quickly add the broth and cream; stir to combine
6. Add the meat and potatoes; allow to cook for 5 minutes
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste; cook an additional 30 minutes until potatoes are tender
8. Serve with cheese, bacon, chives and the toasted hamburger buns on top