American Chop Suey Recipe
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
25 minutes
Servings:
6 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 pound elbow macaroni
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 teaspoons salt, divided
  • 1 teaspoon pepper, divided
  • 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Directions
  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a separate large pot, add the butter. Once melted, add the onion. Sauté for 8 minutes until onion is translucent.
  3. Add the beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until it is no longer pink, about 8 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
  4. Add the diced tomatoes (with juice), tomato sauce, tomato paste, dried oregano, cooked pasta, and remaining salt and pepper to the pot.
  5. Stir well until combined.
  6. Top with Parmesan cheese if desired, and serve immediately.