Bacon-Cheeseburger Chowder

Hearty winter family fare, great for weeknight suppers, tailgating, campfires. From Taste of Home magazine

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

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.