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American Chop Suey II

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"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!" — April

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Original recipe makes 4 to 6 servings Change Servings

1 (16 ounce) package uncooked elbow macaroni
1 pound lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped

2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed tomato soup
salt and pepper to taste

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Directions

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.

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PREP 5 mins
COOK 25 mins
READY IN 30 mins

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Great recipe to build on! Tried this tonight, and the family loved it! I tweaked it a bit, after reading the reviews...used slightly less pasta, added some garlic, italian seasoning, a teaspoon of beef bouillion, and a 4oz jar of mushrooms...and it made a big batch, enough for dinner and the leftovers will make a couple of hearty lunches! Thanks for posting April, great recipe! Edited to add: I've made this multiple times since my first review, and I now use 3 cans of tomato soup...and I thin it a bit with about a 1/4 cup of water...2 cans of soup is not enough.

—Mare

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Dec 02, 2003

Boring to say the least. Use marinara sauce instead of tomato soup, add some seasonings, mix in and sprinkle the top with a shredded cheese of your choice.

—LINDA MCLEAN

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Dec 02, 2003

I make "American Chop Suey" a couple of times each month using one 28oz can of crushed tomato with puree instead of soup. Now that we're all adults at home, I add a bit of cayenne and lots of fresh ground black pepper. With a green salad and fruited jello for dessert: a classic diner supper. [[I've always thought the recipe name is a New England one; may be different elsewhere]]

—1BAT

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Dec 02, 2003

My family adds chili powder to taste (gets rid of the blandness) brown sugar and brown gravy mix. Delicious

—JENNIEZARNA

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Jul 23, 2003

I used 4oz macaroni and 1 can tomato soup for my husband and I. It was very good. I have been making something very similar to this for years that we prefer.

—NJSS2000

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Dec 02, 2003

This recipe is so super simple and great as a last minute dinner meal! I added mushrooms and garlic. Hubby loved it! I used different kinds of pasta, liked it best with rotini. Will definitely make over and add other recommended items.

—LINDA01K

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Mar 20, 2003

This should of been called hamburger helper. It was really bland. I added a cup of cheddar cheese and a little sour cream. After that my husband was able to eat it. I don't think ill make this again.

—Jadedhawk

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Jun 05, 2003

Okay for a quick meal, but not something we will probably have again. We used tomato sauce instead of the soup and had to add Italian seasonings. It needed something else, maybe some green pepper.

—COURTNEYSUNSHINE

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Nutrition

Calories
664 kcal
33%

Carbohydrates
85.1 g
27%

Cholesterol
68 mg
23%

Fat
22 g
34%

Fiber
3.7 g
15%

Protein
30 g
60%

Sodium
745 mg
30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

American Chop Suey II

Serving Size: 1/5 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 5
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 664
Calories from Fat: 198

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g 34 %
Saturated Fat 8.2g 41 %
Cholesterol 68mg 23 %
Sodium 745mg 30 %
Potassium 725mg 20 %
Total Carbohydrates 85.1g 27 %
Dietary Fiber 3.7g 15 %
Protein 30g 60 %
Sugars 11.8g
Vitamin A 14 %
Vitamin C 110 %
Calcium 6 %
Iron 63 %
Thiamin 106 %
Niacin 141 %
Vitamin B6 31 %
Magnesium 26 %
Folate 132 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.