Classic American Chop Suey
American chop suey or goulash is comfort food for many people. This is a flavorful version, just like mom's.
Ingredients
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 cup onion, diced, or more
- 3 cloves garlic, minced, more or less, as you like
- 2 14.5-ounce cans tomatoes, diced (I use petite diced)
- 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 562kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 27gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 110mgPotassium: 445mgFiber: 4gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 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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