Name: American Chop Suey Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 2 tbs olive oil; 1 onion chopped; 1 green capsicum chopped large; 2 garlic cloves minced; 1 kg beef mince; 800 g canned diced tomatoes; 2 tbs tomato paste; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp chilli flakes; 1 pinch salt and pepper *to taste; 500 g elbow pasta; 1 cup parmesan fresh grated

by Rob Last updated on 03/18/2021

This recipe is more Italian than Chinese, but either way the kids love it! I don't know where the name comes from, but it's a New England favourite. - Rob

Ingredients

2 tbs olive oil
1 onion chopped
1 green capsicum chopped large
2 garlic cloves minced
1 kg beef mince
800 g canned diced tomatoes
2 tbs tomato paste
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp chilli flakes
1 pinch salt and pepper *to taste
500 g elbow pasta
1 cup parmesan fresh grated

Method

Step 1

Cook the onion and capsicum over medium heat, stirring regularly until the vegetables soften.
Step 2

Stir in the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
Step 3

Add the beef mince and cook over medium-high heat, breaking up any lumps, until brown.
Step 4

Drain off any excess fat.
Step 5

Add the tomatoes and their liquid to the meat mixture.
Step 6

Stir in the tomato paste, oregano, chilli flakes, salt and black pepper.
Step 7

Bring the mixture to a boil.
Step 8

Cover the pan and simmer.
Step 9

Cook macaroni according to packet directions.
Step 10

Drain the pasta and add to the meat sauce. Add some water if the mixture is too dry.
Step 11

Sprinkle with parmesan cheese before serving.