Best 8 Lindas American Chop Suey Recipes

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**American Chop Suey: A Culinary Journey Through East and West**

Embark on a tantalizing culinary adventure with American chop suey, a dish that seamlessly blends the flavors of the Orient with the hearty traditions of American cuisine. This delectable dish, born from the ingenuity of Chinese immigrants in the late 19th century, has become a beloved classic, gracing dinner tables across the nation.

Our collection of American chop suey recipes offers a diverse range of culinary experiences, catering to every taste and preference. From the classic rendition, brimming with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a rich, savory sauce, to vegetarian and vegan variations that showcase the vibrant flavors of plant-based ingredients, our recipes promise an unforgettable gastronomic journey.

Dive into the comforting embrace of traditional American chop suey, where the harmonious marriage of soy sauce, ginger, and garlic creates a symphony of flavors that dance upon the palate. Discover the delightful crunch of water chestnuts and the contrasting softness of bean sprouts, adding texture and dimension to every bite.

For those seeking a lighter, healthier alternative, our vegetarian and vegan interpretations of American chop suey offer a symphony of colors, textures, and flavors. Succulent tofu, hearty mushrooms, and an array of colorful vegetables take center stage, delivering a satisfying and nutritious meal that is both delectable and guilt-free.

Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary exploration, our American chop suey recipes are designed to guide you effortlessly through the cooking process. With step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and detailed ingredient lists, we'll equip you with the knowledge and confidence to create this iconic dish in your own kitchen.

So, prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that bridges the East and the West, where the familiar flavors of American comfort food intertwine with the exotic allure of Chinese cuisine. Our American chop suey recipes await, ready to tantalize your taste buds and create lasting memories around the dinner table.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

AMERICAN CHOP SUEY RECIPE



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A classic All American chop suey recipe dish that is easy to prepare, budget friendly and everyone will love it!

Provided by Bob

Categories     Main Course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 Onion (chopped)
1/2 Bell pepper (chopped)
1 lb Ground beef
16 oz Elbow Macaroni
28 oz Crushed tomato
15 oz Tomato sauce
1/2 tbsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp Olive oil
1 tsp Black pepper
1 tsp Salt

Steps:

  • Prep your veggies by washing your bell pepper, and then chopping your onions and bell pepper into small pieces
  • Preheat your frypan and when hot add the oil
  • Once the oil is good and hot go ahead and add your ground beef. Make sure to brown the beef to get that great flavor. Remove the ground beef when cooked through.
  • Now, get the water boiling for the elbow macaroni. Once the water is boiling add your macaroni and cook until al dente. Strain the water out of the macaroni.Add a little bit of oil to the macaroni elbows to make sure they dont stick.
  • In the same frying pan go ahead and saute the onions and peppers. Add more oil if needed.After the onions are translucent go ahead and add the sauce, salt, Italian seasoning and ground beef to the pan. Bring to a boil.After it gets to a boil turn it down to a simmer.
  • Now add it all together. Pour the sauce over the cooked elbows and mix it all together.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 6 g, Calories 549 kcal, Carbohydrate 73 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Sodium 990 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 12 g, UnsaturatedFat 8 g

LINDA'S AMERICAN CHOP SUEY



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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

1 lb elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 large onion, halved then sliced
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
4 cups of your favorite homemade spaghetti sauce or 4 cups store bought spaghetti sauce
1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter
salt and pepper, to taste

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



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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

3 tablespoons butter
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb ground beef
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
kosher salt
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/4 cup tomato paste
2/3 cup tomato juice
1 pinch sugar
1 lb elbow macaroni

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



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Note from the owners: Since we were on the Food Network, we have received thousands of e-mails wanting our recipe for American Chop Suey. Well, Carol has decided to unlock her recipe vault, so here you go!

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons butter
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Kosher salt
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (14.5-ounce) can tomato sauce
1/4 cup tomato paste
2/3 cup tomato juice
Pinch of sugar
1 pound elbow macaroni

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



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This is a quick recipe using 'canned' spaghetti. We always ate in on Friday nights before we would go to the football games. It is also excellent when served the next day, as the flavors have a chance to mix.

Provided by Susan Wright

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound lean ground beef
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped onion
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
2 (15 ounce) cans spaghetti with sauce

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown the beef with the celery and onion until the onion is tender. Add the tomatoes and spaghetti and heat, stirring all together. Serve with garlic bread and a dinner salad if desired. SO easy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.2 calories, Carbohydrate 20.7 g, Cholesterol 45.8 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 564.5 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

MOM'S AMERICAN CHOP SUEY (1950'S BASIC)



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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

2 tablespoons oil (I use olive, mom did'nt)
1 -1 1/2 lb ground beef
1 small yellow onion
1/2 cup green bell pepper
1/2 cup celery
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce (mom used Hunts)
1 (8 ounce) can water
1 -1 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (mom probably used A1)
1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon pepper (to taste)
8 ounces elbow macaroni

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.

5-INGREDIENT AMERICAN CHOP SUEY



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This is my mom's recipe for American Chop Suey. It always tastes so good when she makes it. Posted the recipe so I could find it easier.

Provided by wirkwoman1

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 onions, chopped coarsely
1/2 green pepper, chopped coarsely
54 ounces campbell's tomato soup
1 1/2 lbs hamburger
2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Sauté onions and green peppers until soft, being careful not to overcook.
  • Add tomato soup.
  • Cook hamburger in a skillet until redness is gone. Add to soup mixture and simmer for awhile.
  • Add macaroni to a pot of boiling water. Cook until macaroni is al dente. Drain. Add soup mixture to macaroni, stir and season to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.4, Fat 14.9, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 76.1, Sodium 1059.8, Carbohydrate 63.2, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 22.9, Protein 32.5

MIMI'S AMERICAN CHOP SUEY



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When I was little my mom made this recipe a lot. It was during World War II and it was very inexpensive to prepare. I loved it. I guess you would call it a comfort food for me as I was always so happy when I asked, "What's for supper" and Ma answered, "Chop Suey". She never called it "American Chop Suey" except on her recipe card. It was always "Chop Suey". I can't believe that I haven't posted this as I still make it often. I guess I figured it wasn't fancy enough and everyone knew about it, but because I don't want to lose it, I am posting it now. You will have most the ingredients in your pantry and freezer--there are only five plus salt and pepper.

Provided by Mimi in Maine

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups dry elbow macaroni
3/4-1 lb hamburger
1/2 medium onion (chopped)
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can tomato soup
salt and pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Cook the macaroni till done, but not overdone.
  • Heat a skillet and fry hamburg and onion will done.
  • Add the tomato sauce and tomato soup; mix well.
  • Add the marcaroni.
  • Heat and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.3, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 57.1, Sodium 653.3, Carbohydrate 44, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 10.2, Protein 24.9

Tips:

  • For a vegetarian version, substitute tofu or tempeh for the ground beef.
  • Add a cup of chopped vegetables, such as carrots, celery, or green beans, to the sauce for a healthier dish.
  • Serve over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes.
  • Garnish with chopped green onions or cilantro.
  • To make the dish ahead of time, cook the sauce and meatballs according to the recipe. Let cool completely, then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When ready to serve, reheat the sauce and meatballs over medium heat until warmed through.

Conclusion:

Linda's American Chop Suey is a simple and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover ground beef. The sauce is flavorful and tangy, and the meatballs are tender and juicy. This dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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