American Chop Suey Recipe ~ With Tomato Soup!

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 1 tablespoon of margarine in a skillet.

Add chopped onion and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until softened.

Add 1 pound of lean ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.

Season with 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook until the beef is done.

Boil 1 pound of elbow macaroni according to package directions.

Add 1 large can of tomato soup to the beef and onion mixture; let it simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.

Drain the pasta and add half of it to a bowl without rinsing.

Combine the hamburger and tomato soup mixture with the macaroni, adding more macaroni as desired (about 3/4 pound used).

Transfer to a tray and top with grated parmesan cheese and additional black pepper before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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