Description
American Chop Suey is a comforting one-pot American classic packed with ground beef, tender elbow macaroni, and a rich tomato sauce, all perfectly seasoned and topped with melted cheddar cheese and fresh parsley. This hearty dish is simple to prepare and perfect for a family dinner, ready in just 45 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 lbs (900g) ground beef (90/10)
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups (730ml) beef broth
- 29oz (820g) can tomato sauce
- 28oz (790g) can diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 bay leaves
- 2.5 cups (375g) uncooked elbow macaroni noodles
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the Ground Beef: In a dutch oven over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil and brown the ground beef until fully cooked with no pink remaining. Drain excess grease, transfer the beef to a bowl, and set aside.
- Sauté Onions and Garlic: Return the dutch oven to heat, add chopped onions, and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Add Liquids and Seasonings: Return ground beef to the pot. Add beef broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and bay leaves. Stir well and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Cook the Macaroni: Stir in the uncooked elbow macaroni noodles. Cover and continue to simmer on low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes or until noodles are al dente and cooked through.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat, discard bay leaves, and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- American Chop Suey is a hearty, one-pot meal that’s easy to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights.
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and keep the dish healthier.
- Feel free to substitute elbow macaroni with other small pasta shapes like penne or rotini.
- Adjust seasoning to taste; adding a pinch of red pepper flakes can add a nice heat if desired.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat nicely on the stovetop or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 426 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 1057 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
