American Chop Suey
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
468 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
American Chop Suey
Description
American Chop Suey features ground beef cooked with celery and onion, enriched by canned mushrooms and cream of chicken soup. The addition of soy sauce and water helps infuse the mixture with savory depth, while rice cooks through in the casserole, absorbing flavors and expanding the dish's heartiness. Baking the assembled mixture allows the ingredients to meld and the rice to fully tenderize. Just before the final baking stage, chow mein noodles are added on top to introduce a crisp, crunchy texture that balances the creamy baked filling.
The combination of textures—the soft rice and beef filling contrasted by crispy noodles—creates a satisfying bite. Flavor-wise, the blend of beef, soy sauce, and cream soup offers a savory profile with subtle earthiness from the mushrooms and celery.
Serve this casserole as a standalone hearty dish that provides both protein and starch. It works well for casual lunches or dinners and can be paired with a simple green salad for additional freshness.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups celery chopped
- 1 small onion chopped
- 4 ounces mushroom canned
- 10 ounces cream of chicken soup canned
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/2 cup rice
- 1 can Chow Mein noodles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the celery and onion, and reduce heat to simmer.
- Add mushrooms, soup, water, soy sauce, and rice.
- Pour the chop suey into a casserole dish.
- Bake at 350°F for 1 hour.
- Top with chow mein noodles and bake for 15 minutes more.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 468 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 468kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 1627mg | 68% |
| Potassium | 652mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 355IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3.8mg | 21% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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