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American Chop Suey

A classic pasta and beef dish that is simple, delicious, and perfect for weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 pound elbow macaroni
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
Vegetable Ingredients
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
Cooking Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Garnish
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook elbow macaroni in salted boiling water according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil and butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add diced onions and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently until translucent and fragrant.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, keeping it moving in the pan.
  4. Add ground beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Brown for 7 to 10 minutes. Drain excess grease if needed.
  5. Stir in diced green bell pepper and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly softened.
  6. Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and sugar if using. Stir until well combined.
  7. Fold in the cooked pasta and let everything simmer together for 3 to 5 minutes.
  8. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

You can serve this dish hot with grated Parmesan cheese on top, and it pairs well with garlic bread or a simple side salad. For storage, let it cool and refrigerate for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.