Bacon-cheeseburger Chowder

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium sweet bell pepper, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 cups milk
• 1 lb potato, peeled and chopped (2 medium)
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules
• 12 ounces processed cheese, cubed (velveeta)
• 3 bacon, strips cooked and crumbled

Recipe

• 1 in a 6 quart stockpot, cook beef, onion and pepper over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. add garlic; cook 1 minute. stir in flour until blended.
• 2 gradually stir in milk. add potatoes, water, and bouillon; bring to boil. reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
• 3 add cheese; stir until melted. sprinkle servings with bacon.