Cheeseburger Chowder with flour

1/2 lb ground beef 3/4 cup chopped onion 4 tablespoons butter , divided 2 cloves garlic , minced 1 cup diced carrot 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried[...]

2 lbs ground beef 1/2 cup celery , chopped 1 green pepper , chopped 1 onion , chopped 4 cups potatoes , diced 3 beef bouillon cubes 3 cups water 6 tablespoons[...]