AMERICAN CHOP SUEY

This is my Mom’s recipe and we grew up on this as a meal that we had just about weekly.  It's inexpensive, easy and quick. Its my husband's favorite and he nicknamed it goup!

American Chop Suey

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground Hamburger, 93% lean

• 1 Onion, chopped

• 1 red pepper chopped

• 2 Garlic Cloves, minced

• 8 oz Tomato Sauce

• 3 oz Tomato Paste

• 2 c Water

• 2 c Elbow Pasta

• 1 tsp Sugar

• 1 tsp Coarse Kosher Salt

• ½ tsp Black Pepper

Directions

1. Add the hamburger, onion and pepper to a cast iron pan or skillet over medium heat.  Cook for 10-12 minutes.

2. Add garlic, salt and pepper for 30 seconds.

3. Add the tomato sauce, paste, sugar and water.  Mix until combined.

4. Add the pasta and bring to a boil.

5. Turn heat down to a simmer, cover the pan and cook for 20 minutes.

6. Serve with feta cheese or parmesan cheese.