American Chop Suey (Goulash)

Aerial view of prepared American Chop Suey in a large skillet sitting on a wooden background. There is a light colored wooden spoon to the upper right of the pan.

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Ground turkey or beef, pasta and vegetables make this classic dish a family favorite. Whether you call it American Chop Suey or Goulash, you'll want it in the dinner rotation.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: ground beef, pasta, turkey

Servings:

Calories: 456kcal

Author: foodyschmoody

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 Cup diced yellow sweet onion
2 Cloves garlic minced
1 Rib celery finely diced
1 green bell pepper diced
4 Ounces mushrooms chopped
1 Pound ground turkey or lean ground beef
14½ Ounces can stewed tomatoes not drained, or can use diced
¾ Cup tomato sauce or leftover pizza sauce
6 Ounces tomato paste
½ Teaspoon paprika
½ Teaspoon salt
¼ Teaspoon freshly ground pepper
16 Ounces elbow macaroni prepared to according to package

Instructions

Heat olive oil over medium heat in a deep skillet or pot. Add onion, celery, pepper, garlic and mushroom (or whatever vegetables you choose). Cook, stirring occasionally, 3-5 minutes. Add ground turkey, stirring to break up the meat and cook until no longer pink in the center. If using beef, drain fat from pan before moving on to next step if needed.
Add stewed tomatoes and their juices, tomato sauce, tomato paste, paprika, salt and pepper, stirring well to combine.
Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to simmer, covered for about 10 minutes.
Add drained pasta to pot and mix well to coat all pasta and serve.

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