All-American Cheeseburger Chowder

Name: All-American Cheeseburger Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb extra lean ground beef; 6 slices bacon, chopped; 2 cups potatoes, cubed, peeled; 1/2 cup onion, chopped; 1/2 cup celery, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups water; 2 1/2 cups reduced-fat milk; 3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour; 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

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READY IN: 45mins

SERVES: 6

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1

lb extra lean ground beef
6

slices bacon, chopped
2

cups potatoes, cubed, peeled
¹⁄₂

cup onion, chopped
¹⁄₂

cup celery, thinly sliced
¹⁄₄

cup green bell pepper, chopped
¹⁄₂

teaspoon salt
1 ¹⁄₂

cups water
2 ¹⁄₂

cups reduced-fat milk
3

tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
1

cup cheddar cheese, shredded

DIRECTIONS

In a large saucepan, brown beef and bacon; drain if necessary. Stir in potatoes, onion, celery, green pepper, salt and water. Cover and cook until vegetables are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
Whisk together flour with 1/2 cup of the milk; add to saucepan along with remaining milk. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Add cheese; heat and stir until cheese is melted. Garnish with additional cheese and sliced scallions, if desired.

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