3.3 from 57 votes
American Chop Suey
Meaty, saucy Beef Macaroni is sure to be a dinner favorite! Easy to make in 30 minutes and in one pot, this American chop suey recipe is perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 461 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 onion, peeled and chopped
- ½ green bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
- ½ red bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
- 1 pound ground beef
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 2 cups tomato juice ( or beef broth)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
Instructions
- In a wide pan over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions and bell peppers and cook until softened.
- Add ground beef and cook, breaking the meat with the back of a spoon, until lightly browned. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Drain excess oil, if any,
- Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato juice (OR broth), tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, dried oregano, dried basil, and sugar. Stir until combined and bring to a simmer.
- Add uncooked macaroni and stir to distribute. Lower heat, cover, and cook for about 10 to 15 minutes or until pasta is cooked.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, if needed. Spoon onto serving plates and serve with Worcestershire sauce on the side and garnish with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
461kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
53mg
(18%)
Sodium
733mg
(31%)
Potassium
1139mg
(33%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
1365IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
52.6mg
(58%)
Calcium
86mg
(9%)
Iron
4.9mg
(27%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 461
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 461kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 733mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 1139mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 1365IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 52.6mg | 58% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 9% |
| Iron | 4.9mg | 27% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.