Ingredients
| 1 1/2 | cups water |
| 2 | cups potatoes, peeled and cubed |
| 2 | medium carrots, chopped |
| onion, chopped to taste | |
| 1 | tablespoon beef bouillon granules |
| 1/2 | teaspoon salt |
| 1 | pound ground beef, cooked and drained |
| 2 1/2 | cups milk, divided |
| 3 | tablespoons flour |
| 1/4 | teaspoon pepper |
| 8 | ounces American cheese, cubed |
| Optional toppings: Shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon bits, chopped dill pickles |
Instructions
Combine the first six ingredients and boil for 15 to 20 minutes. Sir in cooked ground beef and 2 cups milk; heat through. Then combine flour, pepper, and ½ cup milk. Add this to other ingredients and bring to a boil; cook until thickened. Stir in cheese until melted. When serving, top with shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon bits and chopped dill pickles.
