Cheeseburger Chowder Recipe

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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."

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Cheeseburger Chowder Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 7 Servings

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Ingredients

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

Directions

In a large saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the water, bouillon and salt. Add potatoes and celery. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Combine flour and 1/2 cup milk until smooth; gradually stir into beef mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Stir in the remaining milk; heat through. Stir in cheese until melted. Yield: 7 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 261 calories, 14 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 61 mg cholesterol, 696 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 19 g protein.

Originally published as Cheeseburger Chowder in Quick Cooking March/April 2004, p42