American Chop Suey

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    25 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    6 people

  • Calories

    292 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

American Chop Suey

You only need a single pot and 10 minutes of prep for my grandmother's easy American chop suey recipe!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper seeded and diced
  • 2 large garlic minced or pressed (about 2 teaspoons, cloves
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup elbow macaroni uncooked
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) diced tomatoes not drained, petite, canned
  • 6 ounces tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar (or increase to 2 teaspoons for a slightly sweeter taste)
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • kosher salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • cheese optional toppings; grated cheese; chopped fresh parsley
  • parsley
  • crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. When the oil shimmers, add the ground beef, onion, and bell pepper. Break up the meat with a wooden spoon, and cook until the meat is no longer pink, about 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Drain off the excess fat.
  2. Add the remaining ingredients to the skillet, as well as about ¾ teaspoon of salt and a dash of pepper.
  3. Stir to combine; bring to a boil. Once the mixture boils, reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook, uncovered, for about 12-15 minutes, or until the noodles are tender and the sauce thickens.
  4. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if necessary. Garnish with cheese and parsley, if desired.

Notes

  • Swap out the ground beef and use ground turkey, ground pork, ground sausage, or ground chicken instead.
  • In a pinch, vegetable broth or chicken broth will be a fine substitute for the beef broth.
  • For a dish that tastes like chili mac, substitute 2 teaspoons of chili powder for the Italian seasoning.
  • Make it spicy by adding a dash of cayenne or finishing the dish with crushed red pepper flakes.
  • Add a dash of paprika to the sauce, or season with fresh herbs such as parsley, rosemary, thyme, or basil.
  • For added texture, sprinkle cheese and a few buttered breadcrumbs over the top and then place the pot under the broiler. This will give it a crunchy, cheesy topping similar to baked mac and cheese.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1/6 of the recipe Calories 292kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 5g (25%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 49mg (16%) Sodium 1063mg (44%) Potassium 905mg (19%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 666IU (13%) Vitamin C 31mg (34%) Calcium 72mg (7%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 292 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/6 of the recipe
Calories 292kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Sodium 1063mg 44%
Potassium 905mg 19%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 666IU 13%
Vitamin C 31mg 34%
Calcium 72mg 7%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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