Homemade American Chop Suey
A classic and comforting Homemade American Chop Suey featuring ground beef, elbow macaroni, onions, peppers, and tomatoes simmered together for a hearty one-pot meal.
6 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound 85% lean ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion chopped
- 1 medium green bell pepper chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes undrained
- 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 10.5-ounce can condensed beef consommé such as Campbell’s
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 1/2 cups large elbow macaroni approximately 8 1/2 ounces
Instructions
Brown the Beef
- Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it into smaller pieces, until fully browned. This will take approximately 5 minutes.
Add the Aromatics
- Stir in the chopped onion, green bell pepper, minced garlic, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and garlic powder. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften and the tomato paste darkens in color.
Prepare the Sauce
- Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, condensed beef consommé, water, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well to combine. Cover the pot with a lid and bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, approximately 3 minutes.
Cook the Macaroni
- Uncover the pot and reduce the heat to medium to maintain a gentle simmer. Add the elbow macaroni, ensuring it is submerged in the liquid. Cover and cook, undisturbed, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and the sauce has thickened. Serve immediately.
Notes
To prepare a gluten-free version of Homemade American Chop Suey, replace the elbow macaroni with certified gluten-free pasta. Additionally, confirm that the Worcestershire sauce and condensed beef consommé are gluten-free, as some brands may contain wheat-based additives.