cheeseburger chowder

Ingredients For cheeseburger chowder

• 1 2/3 lb

  ground chuck
• 2 md

  red potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 1/2 c

  water
• 1/2 c

  chopped celery
• 2 tsp

  minced garlic
• 1/4 c

  chopped onion
• 2 Tbsp

  chopped green pepper
• 1 Tbsp

  beef flavored bouillon granules
• 1/2 tsp

  salt
• 3 Tbsp

  all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 c

  milk, divided
• 1 1/2 c

  shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
• 1/2 c

  shredded American cheese
• 4 Tbsp

  bacon crumbles, to garnish, optional