Cheeseburger Chowder

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 2 cups cubed, peeled potatoes
• 1/2 cup celery
• 1/4 cup onion
• 2 Tbsp. chopped green pepper, opt.
• 1 Tbsp. instant beef bouillon granules
• 2 1/2 cup milk
• 3 Tbsp. flour
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:

In a large saucepan, cook ground beef until browned. Drain off fat. Stir in potatoes, celery, onion, green pepper, bouillon granules, 1 1/2 cups water and 1/2 t. salt. Cover; cook 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Combine 1/2 cup of the milk and the flour; stir into meat mixture. Then add the remaining milk. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Add the cheese; heat and stir until the cheese is melted. Garnish individual servings with additional shredded cheese, if desired. 6-8 servings.

By Robin from Washington, IA