Meaty American Chop Suey Recipe

Name: Meaty American Chop Suey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: olive oil (for sauteing); 1 medium onion (chopped); 2 red peppers (chopped or sliced into strips); 3 1/2 lbs ground beef (I usually buy the cheap stuff and drain the fat); 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes (I used Pine Cone brand); 1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste; 24 ounces water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 lb pasta (I used rotini); parmesan cheese (to sprinkle on individual servings) (optional)

Servings: persons

olive oil (for sauteing)
1 medium onion (chopped)
2 red peppers (chopped or sliced into strips)
3 1/2 lbs ground beef (I usually buy the cheap stuff and drain the fat)
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes (I used Pine Cone brand)
1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
24 ounces water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon sugar
1 lb pasta (I used rotini)
parmesan cheese (to sprinkle on individual servings) (optional)

1
In a large pan with olive oil, saute onions and red peppers until tender.
2
Crumble ground beef, add to pan, cook until done.
3
Once done, drain any excess fat using a colander.
4
Once drained, place back in pan.
5
Crush whole tomatoes and add to ground beef mixture.
6
Add tomato paste and water and stir.
7
Stir in salt, pepper, garlic powder, basil, oregano, and sugar. (adjust seasoning amounts according to your tastes).
8
Let simmer for 1 hour.
9
Cook pasta according to package directions.
10
Once cooked, drain and add to meat/sauce mixture.
11
Stir until pasta in well coated and serve immediately.
12
(For added flavor, top individual serving with parmesan cheese).

1481

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: olive oil (for sauteing), 1 medium onion (chopped), 2 red peppers (chopped or sliced into strips), 3 1/2 lbs ground beef (I usually buy the cheap stuff and drain the fat), and more.

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

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

Meaty American Chop Suey

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