CHEESEBURGER CHOWDER

1 lb. ground beef
1 pkg. hash browns
2 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 can cheddar cheese soup
1/2 lb. bacon cooked & crumbled
1 onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 chopped green pepper
1 pkg. taco seasoning
3 Tbsp. flour
1 beef bouillon cube
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. salt

In a 3-4 qt. saucepan, brown beef. Drain off excess fat.

Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender about 15-20 minutes.