Southern "Big Easy" Chop Suey
This fast, easy, and kid-friendly dinner is perfect for busy weeknights!
Servings 16 cups
Calories 211.2kcal
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) package elbows pasta
- 1 sweet onion, finely diced
- 1 ½ lbs. ground beef
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
- 1 sweet bell pepper (any color), chopped
- 2 cans (10.75 ounces each) condensed tomato soup (NOT diluted)
- 1 ¾ cups milk
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Hot sauce, to taste
- Optional garnish: grated cheddar cheese, fresh parsley or sliced green onions
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain; return to pot.
- Meanwhile, heat about 1 teaspoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onion, beef, and garlic in the skillet until onion is tender and beef is no longer pink (about 7-10 minutes). Drain fat from skillet.
- Transfer beef mixture to the pot with the cooked pasta. Stir in chopped bell pepper, tomato soup, and milk.
- Cover pot and simmer over low heat for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add hot sauce, if desired.
- Serve in individual bowls and garnish with grated cheese, parsley, or green onions, if desired.
Notes
Cooking for a Smaller Family? Cut the ingredients in half. The rest of the cooking instructions remain the same.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 211.2kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 14.2g | Fat: 3.2g | Saturated Fat: 1.1g | Cholesterol: 24.9mg | Sodium: 187.9mg | Potassium: 282.2mg | Fiber: 1.5g | Sugar: 6.2g