If your taste buds are craving a delightful blend of American and Chinese flavors, then Boston Globes American Chop Suey is the perfect dish to tantalize your palate. This hearty and comforting dish is a fusion of traditional Chinese ingredients with American culinary flair, resulting in a unique and unforgettable taste experience.
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AMERICAN CHOP SUEY (JUST LIKE MAMA USED TO MAKE)
I've found that the only place in the world that this recipe is called "American Chop Suey" is in and around the Boston area. Everywhere else it is known as goulash. Go into most any diner north of Boston, and "American Chop Suey" is on the lunch menu. This is a one pot meal that is terrific during these budget-conscious times. It is a comfort food that brings back wonderful childhood memories of simpler times. I've told friends that have asked for the recipe that if I give it to them, they have to call it "American Chop Suey", not goulash:).
Provided by Alan in SW Florida
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a very large skillet, heat the olive oil. Add the chopped celery and cook a few minutes. Add the cut-up green bell pepper, and cook a few more minutes. Add the onion and continue to cook until celery, peppers, and onions are tender, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and mix into the vegetables. Then add the ground beef, breaking up with a wooden spoon. Continue to cook until the ground beef is browned, about another 5 minutes, mixing the beef up with the vegetables. Sprinkle the mixture with the sugar, basil, oregano, and parsley and mix. Add the stewed tomatoes, juices and all. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Let simmer, covered, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, cook the elbow macaroni, according to the directions on box, in a very large saucepan. But, don't overcook. The macaroni should be al dente, because it will continue to cook a little when added to the beef/vegetable mixture. Drain pasta and put back into the large saucepan in which it was cooked.
- Very carefully, add the beef and vegetable mixture, juices and all, to the drained pasta in the large saucepan. Mix well and keep heated, covered, stirring occasionally, on a very low heat.
- When ready to serve, just put the pot of "American Chop Suey" along with bowls in the middle of the table, so everyone can help themselves. Serve with a basket of good Italian bread and butter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 515.1, Fat 17.5, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 57.8, Sodium 439.4, Carbohydrate 63.9, Fiber 5, Sugar 14, Protein 25.9
AMERICAN CHOP SUEY
Note from the owners: Since we were on the Food Network, we have received thousands of e-mails wanting our recipe for American Chop Suey. Well, Carol has decided to unlock her recipe vault, so here you go!
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. Heat the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for about 1 minute. Then add the ground beef and continue to cook, stirring and breaking up the chunks of meat with a spoon. Cook until the meat is no longer pink, about 7 minutes. Sprinkle the herbs and pepper over the meat, add salt to taste, and mix in well.
- 2. Add the canned tomatoes with their juices, the tomato sauce, paste, and juice. Add sugar to taste. Simmer while you cook the pasta.
- 3. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the macaroni and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain. Mix the macaroni into the chop suey. Serve hot.
AMERICAN CHOP SUEY
This is a quick recipe using 'canned' spaghetti. We always ate in on Friday nights before we would go to the football games. It is also excellent when served the next day, as the flavors have a chance to mix.
Provided by Susan Wright
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Time 20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large skillet, brown the beef with the celery and onion until the onion is tender. Add the tomatoes and spaghetti and heat, stirring all together. Serve with garlic bread and a dinner salad if desired. SO easy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.2 calories, Carbohydrate 20.7 g, Cholesterol 45.8 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 564.5 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
AMERICAN CHOP SUEY
Based on a recipe from Guy Fieri�s book, Diners, Drive-ins and Dives: an All-American Road Trip�With Recipes! This celebrates Red Arrow Diner in Manchester, New Hampshire, a landmark diner established in 1922.
Provided by mersaydees
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In large pot over medium heat melt butter. Add onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic for about 1 minute. Stir in ground beef and cook, stirring and breaking up meat chunks with a spoon. Cook until meat is done, about 7 minutes until no longer pink. Toss herbs and pepper over the meat mixture, add salt to taste, and stir until well mixed.
- Add canned tomatoes with their juices, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and tomato juice. Add sugar to taste. Simmer gently while you prepare the pasta.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil over high heat. Add macaroni and cook until al dente, stirring occasionally. Drain the macaroni and add to the chop suey.
- Serve hot.
Tips:
- Use a variety of vegetables. For a classic American Chop Suey, include ingredients like celery, carrots, onions, bell peppers, and bean sprouts. But feel free to add other vegetables that you like, such as broccoli, snow peas, or mushrooms.
- Don't overcook the vegetables. They should still have a bit of crunch to them.
- Use a flavorful sauce. The sauce is what really makes American Chop Suey special. You can use a store-bought sauce or make your own. If you're making your own, use a combination of soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and ginger.
- Serve over rice or noodles. American Chop Suey is traditionally served over rice, but you can also use noodles, such as chow mein or lo mein.
Conclusion:
American Chop Suey is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. With its combination of savory sauce, tender vegetables, and rice or noodles, American Chop Suey is a dish that the whole family will enjoy.
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