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.

Questions

Can I make American Chop Suey gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry 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 long does American Chop Suey keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double American Chop Suey?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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