HEARTY CHEESEBURGER CHOWDER

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"This is a family favorite for cold blustery days," writes Rebecca McCabe from Ekalaka, Montana. "It's very filling and an easy meal when served with corn bread or biscuits."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 pound red potatoes, cubed (about 2 cups)
1-1/2 cups water
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
3 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2-1/2 cups 2% milk, divided
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

In a large saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. Add potatoes, water, celery, bouillon and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender., In a small bowl, mix flour and 1/2 cup milk until smooth. Stir into beef mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Stir in remaining milk; heat through. Add cheese; cook and stir until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 696mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.