Bacon-Cheeseburger Chowder

Name: Bacon-Cheeseburger Chowder
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2-1/2 cups 2% milk; 1 pound potatoes (about 2 medium), peeled and chopped; 1-1/2 cups water; 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium beef bouillon granules; 12 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed (about 2-1/4 cups); 3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

11 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2-1/2 cups 2% milk
1 pound potatoes (about 2 medium), peeled and chopped
1-1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium beef bouillon granules
12 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed (about 2-1/4 cups)
3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Directions

1

In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook beef, onion and pepper over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink and onion is tender, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. Add garlic to beef mixture; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended.
2

Gradually stir in milk. Add potatoes, water and bouillon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
3

Add cheese; stir until melted. Sprinkle servings with bacon.