Bacon-Cheeseburger Chowder

By srumbel

A good bacon cheeseburger is hard to beat, until you taste this chowder. It's hearty, convenient, and even kids want more. —Kristin Stone, Little Elm, Texas
from tasteofhome.com

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

Details

Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 45mins

Preparation

Step 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. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts

1-1/3 cups equals 473 calories, 27 g fat (14 g saturated fat), 115 mg cholesterol, 1,047 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 30 g protein.