Bacon Cheeseburger Chowder

(Courtesy of Taste of Home)

Ingredients:
1 lb. ground turkey or beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
2 1/2 c. 2% milk
1 lb. potatoes (about 2 medium), peeled and chopped
1 1/2 c. water
1 Tbsp. reduced-sodium beef bouillon granules
12 oz. processed cheese (Velveeta), cubed (about 2 1/4 c.)
3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Directions:
In a 6 quart stockpot, cook beef, onion and pepper over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink and onion is tender, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain.  Add garlic to beef mixture; cook 1 minute longer.  Stir in flour until blended.

Gradually stir in milk.  Add potatoes, water and bouillon; bring to a boil.  Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Add cheese; stir until melted.  Sprinkle servings with bacon.