Basic American Chop Suey
American chop suey is one of America's favorite comfort foods. Add this tasty pasta and ground beef dish to your mealtime roundup.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces macaroni, cooked and drained
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 pound ground beef, lean
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 14.5-ounce cans tomatoes, diced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Shredded cheese, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the ground beef and bell pepper continue cooking until the beef is no longer pink. Drain off excess fat.
- Add tomatoes to the beef in the skillet along with salt, pepper, and chili powder. Reduce heat; simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the macaroni in a pot of salted, boiling water, following the package directions. I recommend about 1 teaspoon per quart of water.
- Drain the macaroni thoroughly and add it to the tomato and beef mixture. Stir to blend the ingredients.
- Transfer the American chop suey to a large serving bowl and garnish with shredded Parmesan or cheddar cheese or fresh herbs if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 599kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 29gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 130mgPotassium: 530mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 218IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 3mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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