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American Chop Suey in Crock Pot

A hearty slow cooker American Chop Suey made with ground beef, elbow macaroni, vegetables, rich tomato sauce, and melted cheddar cheese for an easy family-style comfort food dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lb ground beef
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 30 oz tomato sauce two 15-ounce cans
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt adjust to taste
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni cooked separately until al dente
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley optional garnish

Equipment

  • Crock pot
  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Pot for pasta
  • Colander
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess grease.
  2. Transfer the cooked ground beef to the crock pot.
  3. Add diced onion, diced green bell pepper, and minced garlic to the slow cooker.
  4. Stir in tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  5. Mix thoroughly until the beef, vegetables, and sauce ingredients are evenly combined.
  6. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours, or until the sauce is rich and the vegetables are tender.
  7. About 30 minutes before serving, cook elbow macaroni separately according to package directions until al dente.
  8. Drain the pasta well and stir it into the crock pot mixture.
  9. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top, cover, and cook for 10 to 15 minutes until the cheese melts.
  10. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 28gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 890mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 12IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 18mg

Notes

For the best texture, cook the pasta separately and add it near the end of cooking. If the sauce becomes too thick, stir in a splash of beef broth before serving. Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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