Cheeseburger Chowder

By Cindy_Wicker

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound ground beef
• 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted
• 1-3/4 cups milk
• 1 cup frozen shredded hash brown potatoes
• 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
• 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
• 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• Coarsely crushed corn chips, shredded Monterey Jack cheese and chopped green onions, optional

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the soup, milk, potatoes, chilies, taco seasoning, onion and chili powder until blended. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until heated through. Garnish with corn chips, cheese and green onions if desired. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts
1 serving (1 cup) equals 242 calories, 14 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 52 mg cholesterol, 998 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 17 g protein.