**Unraveling the Enigmatic Delights of American Chop Suey: A Culinary Journey Through History and Tastes**
Embark on a tantalizing culinary expedition as we delve into the intriguing world of American Chop Suey, a dish shrouded in mystery and steeped in a rich tapestry of cultural influences. This beloved American classic, believed to have originated in the late 19th century, is a symphony of flavors, textures, and aromas that has captured the hearts of food enthusiasts across the nation. Join us as we unravel the secrets behind this enigmatic dish, exploring its historical roots, delving into its diverse regional variations, and presenting an array of delectable recipes that showcase the versatility and appeal of American Chop Suey. From the classic Cantonese-inspired version to modern interpretations bursting with unexpected ingredients, our culinary adventure promises to satisfy every palate and leave you craving for more. Get ready to embark on a journey that will tantalize your taste buds and expand your culinary horizons.
AMERICAN CHOP SUEY
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Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
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
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
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.
AMERICAN CHOP SUEY II
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
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
SIMPLE AMERICAN CHOP SUEY
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
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.
MOM'S AMERICAN CHOP SUEY (1950'S BASIC)
A school lunchtime classic. Quick and easy to make. Very bland but has remarkable taste. My sister has tried it and say it's just as she remembers Mom's. All you need to finish this recipe is some Kraft shaker cheese to complete the memory. Mom probably got the recipe from a 1950 vintage Betty Crocker cookbook. Quantities are approximate. Mom seldom measured anything. We usually make a double batch. Enjoy. If you add a bit of garlic powder, chili powder and a can of kidney beans you would create Mom's Chili Mac Recipe.
Provided by Mike G.
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 50m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Clean and dice or chop the veggies as you like.
- Brown ground beef and onion in oil, drain and return to pan.
- Add remaining ingredients except pasta and mix. Simmer and stir.
- Prepare pasta per package, drain.
- Add to ground beef and mix well.
- Simmer 10 - 15 minutes. Add water if needed.
- Tastes even better the next day.
SLOW COOKER AMERICAN CHOP SUEY
Make and share this Slow Cooker American Chop Suey recipe from Food.com.
Provided by blazeko
Categories Meat
Time 6h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a non-stick skillet, brown the ground beef with onion and green pepper.
- Drain; transfer to slow cooker/Crock Pot.
- Add seasonings, cheese, tomato paste, and tomatoes; stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
- Stir in hot cooked macaroni 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.1, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 73.7, Sodium 564.5, Carbohydrate 37.4, Fiber 5, Sugar 10.3, Protein 29
DADS EASY AMERICAN CHOP SUEY
My dad would make this on a saturday night as a special dinner and serve it with garlic bread, homemade of course!
Provided by sherry monfils
Categories Turkey
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Heat oil in lg skillet over medium heat. Add onions, peppers and garlic. Saute for about 5 mins. Add beef or ground turkey. Cook until browned.
- 2. Place all ingredients in lg pot. Add tomatoes. Cover, simmer over med-low. Cook pasta as directed, but only until almost done. Drain. Add pasta to pot. Simmer 1/2 hr. Season w/ salt, pepper and hot sauce.
MY MOM'S AMERICAN CHOP SUEY
My mom used to make this all the time. She gave me the recipe one night when I was trying to use up some hamburg. It is something quick to throw together.
Provided by jb41848
Categories Vegetable
Time 55m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook Elbows according to package directions.
- Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the hamburg, onion and garlic together until the hamburg is done.
- Drain off the fat, return to skillet and add in the can of tomatoes.
- Add the oregano and salt, bring to a boil and then lower heat to a simmer.
- Let simmer for 30 minutes to blend flavors.
- After 30 minutes, add the elbows to the hamburg mixture and stir to coat.
AMERICAN CHOP SUEY CROCKPOT MEAL RECIPE - (4.1/5)
Provided by á-24447
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet, brown ground beef and onion until fully cooked. Place the beef and onion into your crockpot, and add all other ingredients except the pasta. Stir to combine. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 4 hours. Add pasta 30 minutes before you want to eat. Serve topped with shredded cheese if desired, and enjoy!
BOSTON GLOBE'S AMERICAN CHOP SUEY
Our New England version of the ultimate comfort food.
Provided by Daune (pronounced "Dawn") Browne
Categories Beef
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Cook onion and green pepper in oil on medium heat for 10 minutes. Stir in garlic for half a minute.
- 2. Add ground beef and cook until pink is gone. Spoon off fat. Add tomatoes and stir in tomato paste, water, oregano, crushed red pepper and salt & pepper.
- 3. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, meanwhile cook elbows according to package directions.
- 4. Stir cooked elbows into finished sauce. When serving, sprinkle with cheese.
MOM'S AMERICAN CHOP SUEY
First off, let me say....it's bland. That's the way they cooked way back when!!!! Or maybe my mom did cause my dad was a meat & potato man, nothing spicy for him. I spice our's up by adding stuff!! I'm just giving you her recipe for some real comfort food. Four of us kids(oldest being 71 and youngest being 55) still make this. You have to add what you like to it. I can't change her recipe. Too many memories go along with this recipe.
Provided by Boca Pat
Categories Spaghetti
Time 40m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat water to cook spaghetti; then cook al dente and drain Brown meat, onion& green pepper; drain.
- Put spaghetti back into pot.
- To spaghetti pot, add drained chop meat mixture, 2 cans of tomato soup, 2 soup cans water, salt& pepper. Cook on medium until heated through stirring so it doesn't stick.
- This is how mom did it.
- I add alittle cayenne, but that's about it.
- I don't want to change it too much.
- I like the old fashioned memories.
- Kids like this meal.
LINDA'S AMERICAN CHOP SUEY
Make and share this Linda's American Chop Suey recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Lindas Busy Kitchen
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to pkg directions.
- Meanwhile, in a separate lg skillet, over med-high heat, saute the ground beef, onion, and Italian seasoning for 5-10 minutes, or until meat is brown, and crumbly.
- Drain thoroughly, and leave the meat and onion in the skillet.
- Add the diced tomatoes and spaghetti sauce, and mix well.
- Add butter, and mix, until melted.
- 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.
- Heat until bubbly, then serve with bread and butter.
AMERICAN CHOP SUEY (OR) OLD FASHION GOULASH
I often double the recipe because it doesn't last to long in my house, it is a favorite! For a variation try adding 1 pound Italian sausage meat in addition to the ground beef. Or for a more health lower fat variation try ground turkey.
Provided by Sue Faccone
Categories Pasta
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. In a large skillet, add the olive oil and ground beef. Add the spices to the meat and cook until browned all over.
- 2. While the meat is cooking put a pot of water up to boil for the macaroni. Pasta should be firm when chewed not soggy. Test a piece often for readiness.
- 3. Drain the pasta once done and put it back into the pot. Add the meat that is already cooked. Stir. Now Add the tomato sauce and stewed or diced tomatoes. Stir well. Heat should be at medium. When the sauce starts to bubble add the chedder cheese and mozzarella cheese and stir. Simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring several times. Once the cheese is well combined remove from heat and serve.
1950-"AMERICAN CHOP SUEY" IN A CROCKPOT RECIPE.
This was a real time saver years ago.When I came home from work, and dinner was hot and ready, in the oven. Original recipe from an A-1 advertisement,1950. My boys called it "GOUBASH" like a garbage dish! They loved it. Dad called it "GOULASHIE" like the goulashes you wore back then. Remember ???....LOL! This is a lot like the...
Provided by Nancy J. Patrykus
Categories Beef
Time 2h20m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. In a skillet brown beef till crumbly. Drain meat. Return meat to skillet. Add onion and garlic, cook till onion is soft.
- 2. Stir in the remaining ingredients, but not the cheese
- 3. Put all in a crockpot on low, for about 30-40 minutes.. till macaroni is cooked....no peeking! Add more water if needed. Keep it thick, and not soupy!
- 4. Top with cheese.. if desired. Serve and enjoy., this simple, easy recipe. Serves 6
PLAIN 'OL AMERICAN CHOP SUEY
My mom makes this...so simple, yet mine never tastes like hers?? How can that be...hahha!! I love this, it's easy and tasty. You can get the diced tomatoes and chilies in MILD as well. (But I think that brand is Del Monte.) I typically use elbows, but I also use whatever I have in the cupboard, in this instance:...
Provided by Ashley Dawkins
Categories Beef
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. Brown the hamburg in a medium size sauce pan until it's about 3/4 of the way done (mostly brown with some pink) and drain the grease. Return beef back to the pan.
- 2. Take the stewed tomatoes and mash them over the pan with your hand. Give them a really good squeeze and really separate the tomatoes into pieces and let the juice fall in. Do this with all of the stewed tomatoes. Pour the remaining juice from the can into the mix.
- 3. Put the entire contents of the can of diced tomatoes and green chilies into the beef mixture.
- 4. Let this sit on the stove on low. Meanwhile, boil your pasta until it is halfway cooked.
- 5. Once the pasta is half-cooked, add it to the meat and cook on low until tender. The extra juices from the tomatoes will really help soften the pasta. **Depending on the type of pasta, I don't always use the entire box. The amount can be added per your individuality.**
- 6. EARLIER PREP OPTION: Once the meat is browned, I put it in a crockpot (while it's off), with the cover on and let it sit until I'm ready to use it. The pasta, I toss it with cold water and olive oil and refrigerate until I'm ready for that. Then a 1/2 hour before we are going to eat, I put the crockpot on low and add the half-cooked pasta and let it all heat up together.
AMERICAN CHOP SUEY (PASTA SHELLS WITH MEAT)
I got this from my local paper. Although it's called American Chop Suey it's nothing Asian!! It sounded so good that i had to add it hey but i haven't made it yet, so tell me what it's like! i don't eat bacon or beef and I'm allergic to peppers so i just omitted and changed some stuff.
Provided by misspink168
Categories Meat
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- (In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon for about 2 minutes or until it renders enough fat to lightly coat pan.) or just use vegetable oil to coat pan.
- Add garlic, onion, (bell pepper), and Italian seasoning and cook until onion just begins to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Increase heat to high. Add beef(or ground chicken) and saute, breaking up with a wooden spoon , until lightly browned , about 5 minutes.
- Mix in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, soy sauce and macaroni.
- Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender, about 14 minutes.
- Season to taste with Salt and Pepper and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 582, Fat 23.1, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 89.1, Sodium 1357.1, Carbohydrate 60, Fiber 8.5, Sugar 10.9, Protein 37.3
AMERICAN CHOP SUEY (1958)
This is actually chop suey, not the macaroni casserole that is called American chop suey in some places. Adapted from Good Housekeeping's Hamburger and Hot Dog Book. Serve over rice.
Provided by Chocolatl
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Drain mushrooms and reserve about 1/4 cup of juice.
- Heat oil in a large skillet.
- Add beef, onion and celery, and saute until lightly browned.
- Add bean sprouts, consomme and mushrooms.
- Mix cornstarch with reserved mushroom liquid until smooth.
- Stir into beef mixture.
- Cook, stirring, for 10 minutes.
- Stir in soy sauce.
AMERICAN CHOP SUEY, ITALIAN STYLE
American Chop Suey with a chunky meat sauce, garlic, oregano and lots of flavor. Not bland like Mom used to make, but simple enough that my whole family gobbles it up. Very quick and easy to make for a great weeknight dinner. Add salad and bread, good to go. A healthy sprinkling of GOOD parmesan cheese is a must!
Provided by Mom67
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h5m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In large skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground beef with onion and 1 clove garlic; drain.
- Add oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and rest of garlic; mix into beef. Return to heat, add tomatoes, water and sugar, stir to mix well. Heat till slightly bubbly, then cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 30-60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, cook elbows according to package directions.
- Mix drained elbows into sauce in skillet and sprinkle generously with a good quality parmesan cheese.
CENTRAL AMERICAN CHOP SUEY
This is a traditional christmas side dish in Honduras (usually served along side Nacatamales). You can also add shrimp to the dish but I usually will not do this if I am planning to serve for a large party as shrimp can go bad in 1-2 hrs and it will spoil the entire dish. I also use gloves when peeling the ayote because it has a sticky residue that leaves your hand peeling and very dry. I do not recommend buying the cabbage pre-shredded because when it comes time to stir fry, the cabbage is cut so thin that it burns very quickly. I rather shred with a knife. You can also completly omit the meat and make it vegiterian!
Provided by Chef Sarita in Aust
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 35m
Yield 5-7 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a medium pot, add water and bring to a boil.
- Meanwhile, In a large wok or saute pan add cooking oil and stir fry all the veggies (put the cabbage at the very top) and saute until tender. This takes about 10-15 minute Remove the veggies from pan and set aside in a bowl. Keep warm.
- Add the noodles to the boiling water and cook for about 3 mins or until al dente. Remove from water, drain in cold water. Set aside.
- Add a little more cooking oil to the wok and add the ham. Cook for about 2 minutes Add noodles and lightly stir fry about 2 minutes Add chicken and veggies to pan, mix together, and season with the chicken bullion and cumin powder. Add salt if needed. Heat thru for another 3 minutes or until flavors have blended together. Serve warm.
DENISE'S AMERICAN CHOP SUEY
This is my basic recipe for American Chop Suey. I sometimes add more spices to give it a little different taste, maybe a little Sage, Thyme or whatever. My DH said it wouldn't be "normal" if I followed my recipe exactly. This is a real comfort food. The Prep and Cook time are estimates
Provided by Denise in NH
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to package directions.
- Spray a large skillet with a cooking spray like pam.
- Add about two tablespoons Olive Oil.
- Brown the ground beef.
- Add the peppers, onions, celery, garlic and mushrooms and continue to cook till vegetable are almost tender.
- Add the tomato soup, diced tomatoes, wine and the spices.
- Simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Drain cooked macaroni and place in a large bowl.
- pour the tomato mixture over the macaroni and mix well.
- Serve with lots of freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Tips:
- Choose fresh and high-quality ingredients: Fresh vegetables, tender meat, and flavorful sauce contribute to a delicious American chop suey.
- Prep your ingredients: Cutting the vegetables and meat into uniform pieces ensures even cooking and a more visually appealing dish.
- Use a large wok or skillet: A large cooking surface allows for easy stirring and prevents overcrowding, ensuring that the ingredients cook evenly.
- Cook the meat first: Browning the meat before adding the vegetables helps develop flavor and prevents the meat from becoming tough.
- Add the vegetables in stages: Cooking the vegetables in stages ensures that they retain their texture and color. Start with vegetables that take longer to cook, such as carrots and celery, and add softer vegetables like bell peppers and bean sprouts towards the end.
- Use a flavorful sauce: The sauce is crucial for adding depth of flavor to the dish. Use a combination of soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil for an authentic taste.
- Thicken the sauce: If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can add a cornstarch slurry or a mixture of water and flour. Be sure to stir constantly to prevent lumps.
- Garnish the dish: Before serving, garnish the American chop suey with sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, or toasted sesame seeds for an extra layer of flavor and visual appeal.
Conclusion:
American chop suey is a versatile and flavorful dish that combines the convenience of a one-pan meal with the deliciousness of classic Chinese-American cuisine. With its tender meat, crisp vegetables, and savory sauce, this dish is a crowd-pleaser that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a dish to serve at your next potluck, American chop suey is sure to be a hit.
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