Instructions: Hi everybody! Spring here in Michigan is very strange, semi-warm days and cold nights. I had a yearning for some chowder and here is one of my familys favorite recipes

Cook the bacon until crisp in Dutch oven or heavy saucepan. Remove bacon with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels and set aside. Add onion to the drippings and saute til soft. Add beef; cook til browned. Stir in tomatoes, beef bouillon, water, salt, pepper, chili powder and kidney beans. Simmer about 20 minutes; stirring occasionally. Put 1/2 cup rice into a bowl and pour chowder on top, sprinkle with reserved crumbled bacon.

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