Cheeseburger Chowder

Ingredients:

• 1/2 pound ground beef
• 1 can (10 3/4oz) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted
• 1 3/4 cups milk
• 1 cup frozen shredded hash brown potatoes
• 1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chilies
• 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
• 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• coarsely crushed corn chips, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and chopped green onions, optional

How to Prepare:
In a large sauce pan, cook beef over medium heat till no longer pink; drain. Stir in the soup, milk, potatoes, chilies, taco seasoning, onion, and chili powder until blended. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until heated through. Garnish with corn chips, cheese, and green onions, if desired.