Quick Cheeseburger Chowder

A quick, hearty dish that is easy to put together. I found it years ago in a Better Homes & Garden Hamburger and Ground Meats cookbook. Gosh--does that make me sound old?

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb lean ground beef
• 2  cups  cubed potatoes
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped celery
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped onion
• 2  tablespoons  chopped green bell peppers
• 1  beef bouillon cube
• 1 1⁄2 cups water
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 2 1⁄2 cups milk
• 3  tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1  cup  grated cheddar cheese

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, cook ground beef until browned; drain off any fat.
2. Stir in potatoes, celery, onion, green pepper, bouillon cube, water and salt.
3. Cover and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
4. Whisk together flour and milk.
5. Slowly add to meat mixture, stirring until thickened and bubbly.
6. Add cheese and heat, stirring, just until cheese melts.
7. Garnish with additional shredded cheese when serving, if desired.