My Mom's 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.

Cut the onion in half through the root to make it easier to peel.

Chop the onion into a medium fine chop, keeping the root section intact to hold it together.

Heat a large skillet on medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

Add the chopped onion to the skillet and start frying them.

Gradually lower the heat over time, cooking the onions for about 15-20 minutes until they are caramelized and golden.

Add 1 pound of lean ground beef to the skillet and cook until it is fully cooked through, turning the heat up to medium.

Season the beef with black pepper and a pinch of salt while it cooks.

Prepare the cheetah sauce by combining half of Classico sauce and half of another sauce (not specified) in a bowl.

Add 2 cups of the cheetah sauce to the cooked beef and bring it to full temperature.

Boil salted water in a separate pot, adding about 1 tablespoon of salt.

Cook 1 cup of elbow macaroni in the boiling water for 9 to 11 minutes, then drain.

Combine the cooked macaroni with the meat sauce, heating it through before serving.

Garnish with cheese before serving.

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