🍝 American Chop Suey
American Chop Suey is a classic comfort dish from the United States made with ground beef, macaroni pasta, tomato sauce, and vegetables. It’s hearty, simple, and popular as a family dinner.
🧾 Ingredients
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 500 g ground beef
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 1 green bell pepper (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (optional)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning or oregano
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Optional: 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Pasta
- Boil macaroni in salted water according to package instructions.
- Drain and set aside.
2️⃣ Cook the Beef
- Heat oil in a large pan.
- Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper; cook until soft.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned.
3️⃣ Add Sauce
- Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Simmer for 10 minutes.
4️⃣ Combine Pasta
- Add cooked macaroni to the sauce and mix well.
5️⃣ Optional Cheese
- Sprinkle cheese on top and let it melt.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Serve hot with garlic bread 🥖
- Add a fresh salad 🥗
- Sprinkle extra cheese or parsley on top.
💡 Tips
- Some people add mushrooms or corn for extra flavor.
- For a baked version, transfer to a dish, top with cheese, and bake 10–15 minutes until bubbly.
- It tastes even better the next day as the flavors blend.
If you want, I can also show you the original New England–style American chop suey recipe and how it’s different from Chinese chop suey.
