2 cups peeled and cubed potatoes
2 medium (blank)s carrots, grated
1 small onion, chopped
¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
2 cubes beef bouillon, crumbled
1 pound ground beef
2 ½ cups milk, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ pound processed American cheese, cubed
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine water, potatoes, carrots, onion, bell pepper, jalapeno and garlic. Sprinkle salt and bouillon over the mixture. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, until potatoes are tender. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook beef until brown; drain. Stir cooked beef and 2 cups milk into the soup and heat through. Combine remaining 1/2 cup milk with flour, stirring until smooth; stir into soup. Bring to a low boil and cook, stirring, until thickened, 3 minutes. Reduce heat to low and stir in cheese until melted. Season with cayenne.