Classic American Chop Suey
American chop suey or goulash is comfort food for many people. This is a flavorful version, just like mom’s.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 7 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta, Comfort Food, Ground Beef, Tomatoes
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 cup diced onion (or more)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced, more or less, as you like)
- 2 (14.5-ounce) cans petite diced tomatoes
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 4 tablespoons tomato paste
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni in boiling salted water following the package directions (see the Instant Pot tips, below).
- Heat the butter or olive oil a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 3 minutes, stirring and breaking up frequently. Add the onions and continue cooking until the onions are translucent and the beef is no longer pink.
- Add the minced garlic and continue to cook for 1 minute longer. Add the tomatoes and tomato paste. Bring the sauce mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and cook for about 5 minutes longer. Taste and season with salt and pepper, as needed.
- Combine the sauce mixture and drained pasta and serve hot.
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