Ingredients

1½lbground beef

2tbspall-purpose flour

2½lbsYukon Gold potatoes,peeled, chopped

¼cupunsalted butter

1bunchcelery,chopped

1medium onion,chopped

2cupsheavy cream

1cupwhole milk

1cupwater

fennel seeds,to taste

salt and ground white pepper,to taste

¼cupCheddar cheese,shredded

Preparation

Cook and stir the ground beef in a pot over medium-high heat for 5 minutes until slightly browned. Stir in the flour.

While the meat is browning, rinse the starch from potatoes. Keep them in water until needed.

Move the browned meat to a plate, discarding the fat.

Place the butter in the pot along with celery and onion.

Cook over medium-high for 5 to 7 minutes, until the onion is soft and translucent.

Add the potatoes, heavy cream, milk, and water.

Cook at a low simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until all the liquid is slightly thick and the potatoes are soft.

Season with fennel seeds, salt, and pepper.

Top with cheddar cheese, serve, and enjoy!