American Chop Suey

Name: American Chop Suey
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 oz elbow pasta; 1 lb ground beef (80/20); 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 1 medium green bell pepper, diced; 1 can crushed tomatoes (14.5 oz can); 1 can tomato sauce (8 oz can); 1 cup beef broth; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 3/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp olive oil

A New England comfort classic: elbow pasta in a savory beef tomato sauce with peppers and onions, pure comfort food.

35 minEasyServes 4380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz elbow pasta
1 lb ground beef (80/20)
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
1 can crushed tomatoes (14.5 oz can)
1 can tomato sauce (8 oz can)
1 cup beef broth
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp dried oregano
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1

Cook 12 oz elbow pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2

Meanwhile, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3

Add 1 lb ground beef (80/20) and cook, breaking it up as it browns, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
4

Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 medium diced yellow onion, and 1 medium diced green bell pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes until vegetables soften.
5

Add 1 can crushed tomatoes (14.5 oz can), 1 can tomato sauce (8 oz can), 1 cup beef broth, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
6

Bring to a simmer and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7

Fold in the cooked pasta and stir well to combine all ingredients.
8

Simmer for 2-3 more minutes until heated through.
9

Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve hot.

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Questions

What should American Chop Suey look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 4: cook until vegetables soften. Step 8: cook until heated through.

Can I use ground turkey instead of ground beef in American Chop Suey?

Yes. Choose turkey that is not extra-lean and add a tablespoon of oil to the pan, because turkey has less fat and browns more slowly. Season it a little harder than you would beef. As written, the entry for American Chop Suey uses 1 lb ground beef (80/20).

Can I make American Chop Suey gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in American Chop Suey is 12 oz elbow pasta. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time. Everything else proceeds as written.

How many calories are in American Chop Suey?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 380 calories, with 20 g protein, 42 g carbohydrate and 14 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 620 mg sodium.

How do I store and reheat American Chop Suey?

Refrigerate what is left of American Chop Suey within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. The pasta keeps drinking the sauce as it sits; loosen it with a splash of water or stock.

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