American Chop Suey Just Like Mama Used To Make Recipe

Name: American Chop Suey Just Like Mama Used To Make
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1 lb elbow macaroni; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1-2 stalks celery, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 1 medium sweet onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 lb ground beef; 1 tbsp sugar; 1 tsp dried basil; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp dried parsley; 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained and chopped; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 cup water; 1/2 tsp dried marjoram; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

Unlock a taste of New England nostalgia with this authentic American Chop Suey recipe! A beloved Boston-area diner staple, this hearty one-pot wonder is also known as Goulash in other regions. Perfect for budget-friendly meals, it's packed with flavor and delivers comforting warmth, reminiscent of simpler times. This recipe guarantees a taste of childhood memories – but please, call it 'American Chop Suey' to keep the tradition alive! Easy to make and incredibly satisfying.

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 45 mins

Calories 515.1 kcal

Protein 51g

Rating 3.3 (3 Reviews)

American Chop Suey Just Like Mama Used To Make

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for American Chop Suey Just Like Mama Used To Make

1 lb elbow macaroni
1 tbsp olive oil
1-2 stalks celery, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 medium sweet onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb ground beef
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried parsley
1 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained and chopped
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 cup water
1/2 tsp dried marjoram
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

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How to Make American Chop Suey Just Like Mama Used To Make

Brown the ground beef in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
Add the chopped onion and green pepper to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then add the elbow macaroni and water.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the macaroni is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Serve hot and enjoy your delicious taste of New England comfort food!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

18 g

Sugar

55g

Fat

28g

Carbs

21g

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