American Chop Suey Recipe Is a Bit Controversial (6 Ingredients, 20 Minutes) Beef Pasta Dinner Budget Recipes

American chop suey? Yes! American chop suey is a pasta dish made with ground beef, macaroni noodles and tomatoes. (Yes, some of you may call it goulash, we know. Lots of debate about this pasta recipe.) Whatever you want to call it, this hearty ground beef recipe is easy and a family pleaser.

To make American chop suey you will need just a handful of ingredients. Here is your shopping list: elbow macaroni, ground beef, onion, seasoned salt, crushed red pepper flakes, a can of diced tomatoes (check out the health benefits of canned tomatoes) and Worcestershire sauce. This easy dinner recipe cooks in one pan on the stovetop in about 15 minutes. So quick, delicious and filling.

Serve this easy ground beef recipe as a one-pot meal, or add salad and vegetable for a complete dinner. 

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni, cooked according to package directions
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 28 ounces (1 can) diced tomatoes, with their liquid
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Recipe Notes

• Try this recipe with ground turkey.

• You can use any short pasta you'd like for this recipe.

• Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop on low.

Here's how to make it: 

1. Crumble the ground beef into a skillet. Add the onion and cook until the beef is browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the seasoned salt, crushed red pepper flakes, if using, tomatoes with their liquid and Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer about 5 minutes.
3. Add the cooked macaroni and simmer another 5 minutes.

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