Hamburger Chowder recipe

3/4 cup diced onion
3/4 cup minced green bell pepper
6 tablespoons fat
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
4 1/2 cups sliced potatoes
3 cups canned tomatoes
4 1/2 teaspoons salt
5 teaspoons flour
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 cup cold water

Saute onion and pepper in fat. Add meat and cook 10 minutes. Cook sliced potatoes in 3 cups water until tender. Add sautéed onion, pepper and meat with canned tomatoes and salt. Bring slowly to a boil. Stir in flour with cold water. Add chili powder and pour into beef mixture. Stir until thickened. Simmer 10 minutes.

Serves 8 or more.