Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 cups peeled and cubed potatoes
• 2 carrots, grated
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cubes beef bouillon, crumbled
• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 1/2 cups milk, divided
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 pound processed American cheese, cubed
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper