Bacon-Cheeseburger Chowder

Name: Bacon-Cheeseburger Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
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

Submitted by KathyP53

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

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Ready In:: 45mins
Ingredients:: 11
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

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.
Gradually stir in milk. Add potatoes, water, and bouillon; bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Add cheese; stir until melted. Sprinkle servings with bacon.