Bacon-Cheeseburger Chowder

• 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

1. 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.
2. Gradually stir in milk. Add potatoes, water, and bouillon; bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
3. Add cheese; stir until melted. Sprinkle servings with bacon.

ground beef, onion, sweet bell pepper, garlic, allpurpose, milk, potato, water, beef bouillon granules, cheese, bacon

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/bacon-cheeseburger-chowder-519960 (may not work)