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American Chop Suey
You only need a single pot and 10 minutes of prep for my grandmother's easy American chop suey recipe!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 292 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 2 large cloves garlic, minced or pressed (about 2 teaspoons)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, not drained
- 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 and ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional toppings: grated cheese; chopped fresh parsley; crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- 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.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the skillet, as well as about ¾ teaspoon of salt and a dash of pepper.
- 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.
- Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if necessary. Garnish with cheese and parsley, if desired.
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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
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
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
49mg
(16%)
Sodium
1063mg
(44%)
Potassium
905mg
(26%)
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
% 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.