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Southern "Big Easy" Chop Suey

This fast, easy, and kid-friendly dinner is perfect for busy weeknights!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 16 cups
Calories: 2112 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package elbows pasta
  • 1 sweet onion, finely diced
  • 1 ½ lbs. ground beef
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
  • 1 sweet bell pepper (any color), chopped
  • 2 cans (10.75 ounces each) condensed tomato soup (NOT diluted)
  • 1 ¾ cups milk
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • Hot sauce, to taste
  • Optional garnish: grated cheddar cheese, fresh parsley or sliced green onions

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot, cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain; return to pot.
  2. Meanwhile, heat about 1 teaspoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onion, beef, and garlic in the skillet until onion is tender and beef is no longer pink (about 7-10 minutes). Drain fat from skillet.
  3. Transfer beef mixture to the pot with the cooked pasta. Stir in chopped bell pepper, tomato soup, and milk.
  4. Cover pot and simmer over low heat for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add hot sauce, if desired.
  6. Serve in individual bowls and garnish with grated cheese, parsley, or green onions, if desired.

Notes

  • Cooking for a Smaller Family? Cut the ingredients in half. The rest of the cooking instructions remain the same.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cup Calories 211.2kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 14.2g (28%) Fat 3.2g (5%) Saturated Fat 1.1g (6%) Cholesterol 24.9mg (8%) Sodium 187.9mg (8%) Potassium 282.2mg (8%) Fiber 1.5g (6%) Sugar 6.2g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 2112

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 211.2kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 14.2g 28%
Fat 3.2g 5%
Saturated Fat 1.1g 6%
Cholesterol 24.9mg 8%
Sodium 187.9mg 8%
Potassium 282.2mg 6%
Fiber 1.5g 6%
Sugar 6.2g 12%

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