Inspired by the Chinese dish, American chop suey – also known as American goulash or Johnny Marzetti – turns a hodgepodge of meat and veggies into a trove of comfort. Cooked in a single pot, this better-for-you version uses chickpea pasta, ground beef and several wholesome vegetables to create a filling and satisfying meal with almost no cleanup. We’ve suggested some great choices but feel free to throw in whatever veggies you have in the fridge!
American Chop Suey
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 802.15 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 box Explore Cuisine Chickpea Fusilli
- 2 Tbsp. Nutiva Coconut Oil with Buttery Flavor
- 1 small brown onion
- 2 tsp. minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp. Celtic sea salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. turmeric
- 1/4 tsp. oregano
- 1/4 tsp. sage
- 1/4 tsp. thyme
- 1 lb. grass-fed organic ground beef
- 2 Tbsp. water
- 1 head broccoli chopped
- 1 red pepper chopped
- 1 carrot chopped
- 1 jar Rao’s Homemade sauce
- 2 Tbsp. Bragg Premium Nutritional Yeast Seasoning
Instructions
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Cook pasta according to package instructionsdirections; set aside.
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Meanwhile, in large pot over medium heat, warm buttery coconut oil. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant; stir in salt, pepper and spices until well combined. Continue cooking a few minutes.
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Add beef and water, breaking down beef with wooden spoon. When beef starts to brown, stir in chopped vegetables. Stir fry a few minutes.
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Pour in tomato sauce. Cover pot; let steam until meat is cooked and vegetables are tender.
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Mix in pasta and nutritional yeast; continue cooking 1 to 2 more minutes.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
American Chop Suey
Amount Per Serving
Calories 802.15
Calories from Fat 275
% Daily Value*
Fat 30.6g47%
Saturated Fat 14.85g74%
Cholesterol 80.51mg27%
Sodium 1140.2mg48%
Potassium 1008.64mg29%
Carbohydrates 52.75g18%
Fiber 6.24g25%
Sugar 5.34g6%
Protein 39.48g79%
Vitamin A 4426.1IU89%
Vitamin C 176.55mg214%
Calcium 105.44mg11%
Iron 3.86mg21%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.