American Chop Suey Recipe 🍝🥩🧀
This American Chop Suey is a classic New England comfort food made with tender elbow macaroni, seasoned ground beef, onions, peppers, and a rich tomato sauce. It's an easy one-pot family dinner that's hearty, affordable, and perfect for busy weeknights.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- One-pot meal
- Budget-friendly
- Family favorite
- Great leftovers
- Easy weeknight dinner
- Ready in about 40 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 cans (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Step 1
Cook ground beef, onion, and bell pepper in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until beef is browned.
Drain excess grease.
Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Step 2
Stir in:
- Beef broth
- Tomato sauce
- Diced tomatoes
- Worcestershire sauce
- Italian seasoning
- Paprika
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Salt
- Pepper
Bring to a boil.
Step 3
Add uncooked macaroni.
Reduce heat to medium-low.
Cover and simmer for 15–18 minutes, stirring occasionally until pasta is tender.
Step 4
Stir in cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
Step 5
Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Storage
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freeze for up to 3 months.