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American Chop Suey Recipe

This American Chop Suey recipe is a hearty one-pot dinner made with ground beef, tender macaroni, rich tomato sauce, and plenty of melty mozzarella. Easy, comforting, and perfect for feeding 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

  • Sauté the vegetables: 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 sauté until softened, about 8–10 minutes.
  • Brown the beef: 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.
  • Build the sauce: 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.
  • Simmer: Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Cook the pasta: Add the pasta (2 cups), partially cover, and simmer until the pasta is al dente, about 20–25 minutes.
  • Add the cheese: Sprinkle the top with mozzarella (16 ounces), cover, and cook on low for 2–3 minutes.
  • Rest and serve: Remove from the heat and let rest, covered, for 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