CHUCK WAGON CHOWDER

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Serve fresh fruit or a salad with this hearty chowder and you have a complete meal! My family really enjoys it.-Regina Somerlot, Wabash, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 small onion, diced
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 quart plus 1 cup tomato juice
1 package (1 pound) noodles
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 to 2 cups (4 to 8 ounces each) shredded American cheese

Steps:

In a skillet, cook beef with onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the peas, tomatoes and tomato juice. Add noodles and seasonings. , Cover and cook on medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring as needed. Reduce heat; simmer 10-15 minutes longer. Sprinkle cheese on top and let it melt before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 997mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 24g protein.