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American Chop Suey Recipe

This easy American chop suey is a classic American one-pot meal. Simple cheesy, lots of beef and pasta. One of the best recipes to feed a hungry family.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword American Chop Suey, ground beef recipes, macaroni recipes, one pot meals
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings 8 People
Calories 646kcal
Author Kathleen

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large yellow onion finely chopped
  • 1 green pepper seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh garlic minced
  • 2 pounds ground beef 80/20
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 (15-ounce each) cans tomato sauce
  • 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, including all liquid
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni uncooked
  • 16 ounces Mozzarella shredded

Garnish

  • 2-3 tablespoons Italian parsley roughly chopped, optional
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Instructions

  • Heat the butter (3 tablespoons) in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onions (1 large), green bell pepper (1), and garlic (1 tablespoon) and saute until softened, about 8-10 minutes. Add the ground beef (2 pounds), salt (1 1/2 teaspoons), and pepper (1/2 teaspoon) and continue to cook, crumbling the beef with a spoon, until there is no longer any pink in the beef,  about 5-6 minutes.
  • Add tomato sauce (2 cans), crushed tomatoes with their juices (1 can), water (3 cups), Worcestershire sauce (1 tablespoon), paprika (1 teaspoon), sugar (2 teaspoons), and dried Italian seasoning (1 tablespoon) and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the pasta (2 cups), partially cover, and simmer until pasta is al dente, about 20-25 minutes. Sprinkle top with Mozzarella (16 ounces), cover, and cook on low for 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to rest, covered for about 5-7 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley (2-3 tablespoons) if desired and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 646kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 936mg | Potassium: 545mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 915IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 340mg | Iron: 3.5mg