American Chop Suey - KGIC

American chop suey, also known as beef goulash, is a popular American dish that typically consists of ground beef, macaroni pasta, and a tomato-based sauce. Here is a simple recipe to make American chop suey: Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked according to package directions Grated Parmesan cheese (optional) Instructions: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned, stirring occasionally. Drain off any excess fat. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and chopped green bell pepper to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. While the sauce is simmering, cook the elbow macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside. Add the cooked macaroni to the skillet with the sauce and stir to combine. Serve , topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.