American Chop Suey with Ground Beef
A hearty one-pot American chop suey recipe made with ground beef, Italian sausage, elbow macaroni noodles, and a rich tomato sauce. This classic comfort food is perfect for easy weeknight dinners.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 3 –4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb Italian sausage see notes
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 3 cups tomato sauce
- 2 cups beef broth or chicken broth
- 1 lb elbow macaroni uncooked
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and Italian sausage, cooking until browned. Drain excess grease and set aside.
- Add diced onions, green bell pepper, and garlic cloves. Cook over medium heat until softened.
- Stir in ground beef mixture, tomato paste, paprika, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Pour in tomato sauce and beef broth, stirring to combine into a rich tomato sauce.
- Add uncooked elbow macaroni noodles and stir to submerge in liquid.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium heat. Cover pot and simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente.
- Remove from heat and stir in grated parmesan cheese until melted.
- Serve warm and enjoy this classic comfort food dish.
Notes
- This recipe uses 1 lb of ground beef and 1 lb of Italian sausage, but you can substitute the Italian sausage with ground beef if preferred.
- Add Worcestershire sauce for extra depth of flavor
- Use a splash of broth if the sauce thickens too much
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days
- Great for meal prep and reheats beautifully