My Childhood American Chop Suey Recipe

Name: My Childhood American Chop Suey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12 lbs ground beef; 1 medium large onion, sliced; 1 lb elbow macaroni; 1 (14 ounce) can tomato soup; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice; salt; pepper; grated cheese, of your choosing; 1 (8 ounce) can mushrooms, fresh (optional)

Servings: persons

1
Cook macaroni according to package directions.
2
while macaroni is cooking, brown ground beef with just a drop or two of oil.
3
Add onion and cook til soft.
4
If using fresh mushrooms, add at this point and saute til almost soft.
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When macaroni is done, drain well and put into large bowl.
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Add browned beef onions and mushrooms (If using canned mushroom, add at this time)and toss to mix well.
7
Add all tomato products and mix to coat all.
8
If to be eaten at this point, top with cheese and serve.
9
OR put in casserole, top with grated cheese of your choice and as much as you like.
10
Back in 350 degrees F for 1 hour.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 12 lbs ground beef, 1 medium large onion, sliced, 1 lb elbow macaroni, 1 (14 ounce) can tomato soup, and more.

Yes, My Childhood 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

My Childhood American Chop Suey

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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