FIRST STEP:In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and add in the flour.
Cook this Roux for 2 to 3 minutes, until it begins to brown
SECOND STEP:Add in the milk using a whisk
Season with the salt and pepper.
THIRD STEP:Remove from the heat and put in the refrigerator until later
In a large skillet, brown the ground beef.
FOURTH STEP:Season the beef with garlic powder and salt and pepper while cooking.
Drain all except 2 tbsp of the grease
Set the beef mix to the side
FIFTH STEP:In the same pan with remaining grease, add in the bell pepper, onion and potato
Cook until fork tender, about 10 minutes
Season with cumin, salt, pepper and cayenne
SIXTH STEP:Add in the corn, black beans and green chilis
Return the beef back to the stockpot and stir to combine
SEVENTH STEP:Add in the beef broth, and bring to a boil
Reduce the heat and let simmer for 15 minutes
EIGHTH STEP:Stir in the Roux mix from the refrigerator
Add in the cubed cheese
NINTH STEP:Cover and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally
Remove from heat when the soup is thick and smooth, and cheese is melted
Serve hot with sprinkles of bacon bits and grated cheese.
