New England Style American Chop Suey
If you're seeking a hearty and flavorful dish,look no further than American Chop Suey. This delightful comfort food recipe combines the richness of seasoned ground beef with aromatic vegetables and a medley of herbs, all simmered in a robust tomato sauce.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 353kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups tomato sauce or a 15-16 oz jar
- 2 cups crushed tomatoes or diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon fresh chopped basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried
- 1 teaspoon fresh chopped oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried
- 1 teaspoon fresh chopped parsley or 1/2 teaspoon dried
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce optional for flavor
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper or to taste
- Freshly grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the elbows, and cook al dente according to the package directions.
- Reserve about a cup of the pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Remove the meat. Reserve about 1 tablespoon of leftover fat, and drain the rest.
- Add the onions and peppers to the skillet and sauté in the reserved fat until slightly softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add the garlic and continue sautéing until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the cooked ground beef to the skillet and sauté until mixed well.
- Add the tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, parsley, Worcestershire Sauce, salt, and pepper. Continue to stir while heating until bubbly.
- Add the cooked elbows, and mix to combine. Add some of the reserved pasta water if you like it more soupy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, and then let it simmer until heated through. Serve warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 2cups | Calories: 353kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 4.7g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 660mg | Potassium: 724mg | Fiber: 3.9g | Sugar: 6.8g | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 14mg