Bacon Hamburger Chowder

Ingredients:

• 2 lb. ground beef
• 1 med. chopped onion
• 1 med. chopped sweet red pepper
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 cups 2% milk
• 1 lb. potatoes, peeled & chopped
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 12 oz. Velveeta
• 3 bacon strips, cooked & crumbled
• salt & pepper to taste

Directions:

1. In a 6 qt. stockpot, cook beef, onion and pepper until the beef is no longer pink. Drain.
2. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
3. Stir in flour until blended, then gradually stir in milk.
4. Add potatoes and broth and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat and simmer covered for 15-20 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
6. Add Velveeta and stir until melted. Sprinkle with bacon.