Best 6 Simple American Chop Suey Recipes

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American Chop Suey is a classic dish that has been enjoyed by families for generations. This hearty and flavorful dish is made with ground beef, vegetables, and a sweet and tangy sauce. It is typically served over rice, but can also be enjoyed on its own. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to make a delicious and simple American Chop Suey that is sure to please the whole family. We will also provide tips and variations to help you customize the dish to your liking. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's get cooking!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SIMPLE AMERICAN CHOP SUEY



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My grandmother always made this for big family gatherings. When I was a kid I always picked out the hamburger, but it's the best part now! This is a pretty quick and easy recipe with no frills, but tastes great.

Provided by sammyj727

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups elbow macaroni
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 large green pepper
1 large onion
1 (14 ounce) can tomato soup
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes

Steps:

  • Boil elbow macaroni until just under cooked or al dente and drain.
  • Chop onion and green pepper.
  • Brown ground beef in a skillet with chopped onion and green pepper. Do not drain all of the grease. It brings out a lot of flavor.
  • Combine macaroni, beef mixture, tomato soup, tomato sauce, and diced tomatoes in large pot.
  • Simmer on very low heat and add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. I add a little bit of garlic powder and italian seasoning for more flavor.
  • Serve immediately or store for later.

AMERICAN CHOP SUEY



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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

3 tablespoons butter
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Kosher salt
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (14.5-ounce) can tomato sauce
1/4 cup tomato paste
2/3 cup tomato juice
Pinch of sugar
1 pound elbow macaroni

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



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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

1 pound lean ground beef
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped onion
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
2 (15 ounce) cans spaghetti with sauce

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



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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

3 tablespoons butter
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb ground beef
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
kosher salt
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/4 cup tomato paste
2/3 cup tomato juice
1 pinch sugar
1 lb elbow macaroni

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.

CHOP SUEY



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This recipe is my children's all-time favorite meal. How much do they like it? Even more than they like pizza...and that's a lot!-Debra Weihert, Waterloo, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound ground beef
2 beef bouillon cubes
2 cups water, divided
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 can (28 ounces) chop suey vegetables, drained
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
Cooked rice
Chow mein noodles

Steps:

  • In a skillet, brown beef; drain. Dissolve bouillon in 1-1/2 cups boiling water; add to skillet. , Combine remaining water with cornstarch; stir into beef mixture. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until thickened. Add vegetables and soy sauce; stir and cook until heated through, about 15 minutes. , Serve over rice; sprinkle with chow mein noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 691mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

AMERICAN CHOP SUEY II



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This is an old family recipe. My family loves it. It's quick and easy. Elbow macaroni and ground beef are combined in a tomatoey sauce. The kids will eat this one!

Provided by April

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (16 ounce) package uncooked elbow macaroni
1 pound lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed tomato soup
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, in a separate large skillet over medium high heat, saute the ground beef and the onion for 5 to 10 minutes, or until meat is browned and crumbly. Drain thoroughly and leave the meat and onion in the skillet. Pour the two cans of tomato soup into the skillet and stir well to combine.
  • When noodles are done, drain thoroughly and return noodles to the pot. Add the hamburger mixture from the skillet to the pot. Mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 663.9 calories, Carbohydrate 85.1 g, Cholesterol 68.1 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 744.8 mg, Sugar 11.8 g

Tips:

  • Chop the vegetables into uniform pieces: This will help them cook evenly.
  • Use a large skillet or wok: This will give the ingredients plenty of room to cook.
  • Cook the meat over high heat: This will help it brown and caramelize.
  • Add the vegetables and cook until tender: Stir-fry the vegetables over high heat until they are crisp-tender.
  • Add the sauce and cook until thickened: Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until it has thickened.
  • Serve over rice or noodles: Chop Suey is typically served over rice or noodles.

Conclusion:

American Chop Suey is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is a great way to use up leftover vegetables and meat. It has a sweet and savory sauce that everyone will enjoy. Chop Suey can be served over rice or noodles and it is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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