How many servings does this recipe make?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

What ingredients do I need for Easy Basic American Chop Suey?

You need 9 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 -1 12 lb ground chuck, 0.5 (8 ounce) box elbow macaroni, 1 small-med. onion, chopped, 1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce (Believe it or not, I find that Walmart's Great Value brand Onion and Garlic spaghetti sauce is one o), and more.

Is Easy Basic American Chop Suey suitable as pasta & noodles?

Yes, Easy Basic American Chop Suey falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

How do I store leftover Easy Basic American Chop Suey?

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Easy Basic American Chop Suey Recipe

Name: Easy Basic American Chop Suey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 -1 12 lb ground chuck; 0.5 (8 ounce) box elbow macaroni; 1 small-med. onion, chopped; 1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce (Believe it or not, I find that Walmart's Great Value brand Onion and Garlic spaghetti sauce is one o); 3 stalks celery (chopped into 1/2 to 1 inch pieces); butter; water, for boiling (and salt); mozzarella cheese (grated-I always buy the block and grate it myself. The packaged grated cheese just doesn't do it for); parmesan cheese

Try this homemade Easy Basic American Chop Suey recipe the whole family will love. Made with ground chuck, elbow macaroni, onion and Onion. Easy step-by…

This Easy Basic American Chop Suey relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as ground chuck, (8 ounce) box elbow macaroni, small-med. onion, chopped and butter. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 22 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.

It's versatile enough for an easy weeknight dinner yet satisfying enough for guests at the weekend. Serve it with your favorite sides, and keep any leftovers for a quick meal the next day.

Updated Jun 30, 2026

Serves 4 Pasta & Noodles

Servings: persons

1 -1 12 lb ground chuck
0.5 (8 ounce) box elbow macaroni
1 small-med. onion, chopped
1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce (Believe it or not, I find that Walmart's Great Value brand Onion and Garlic spaghetti sauce is one o)
3 stalks celery (chopped into 1/2 to 1 inch pieces)
butter
water, for boiling (and salt)
mozzarella cheese (grated-I always buy the block and grate it myself. The packaged grated cheese just doesn't do it for)
parmesan cheese

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Servings
4 servings
Calories
22 kcal
Category
Pasta & Noodles

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