American Chop Suey Recipe

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

elbow macaroni

🥗Healthier: whole wheat elbow macaroni

💰Cheaper: any pasta shape

Whole wheat pasta offers more fiber, while other pasta shapes can be more budget-friendly.

Melt your butter in a large pan over medium high heat.

Once melted, add in your onion and sauté for 3-5 minutes.

Add in your garlic and bell pepper; cook for 2-3 minutes.

Add in your ground meat, crumble and cook until starting to brown.

Add in your Italian seasonings and season generously with salt and pepper; mix well.

Once meat is browned, add in your tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar and broth; mix well and cook for 3-5 minutes stirring often.

Add in your cheese shreds and cooked pasta; mix well and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until cheese has melted, taste and salt if necessary.

This is when I like to add in ketchup; adds the perfect amount of sweetness.

Turn off heat, garnish with greens, serve and enjoy!

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