Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 4 cups beef broth (plus more if needed)
  • 1 cup uncooked small elbow macaroni
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Shredded cheddar or Parmesan cheese (optional)

👩‍🍳 Directions:

  1. In a large soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.
  2. Add the diced onion and green pepper. Cook for about 5–7 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute.
  4. Add the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce. Give everything a good stir.
  5. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes so all those flavors can come together.
  6. Stir in the uncooked small elbow macaroni and continue simmering for about 8–10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender. Stir occasionally so nothing sticks to the bottom.
  7. If the soup gets too thick, add a little more beef broth until it’s the consistency you like.
  8. Taste and adjust the seasonings. Serve hot with a sprinkle of shredded cheese if you’d like!

A little tip: The macaroni will soak up some of the broth as the soup sits, especially overnight. Just add a splash of beef broth when reheating leftovers. You can also cook the pasta separately if you’re planning on having leftovers for a few days.

This is basically everything I love about homemade American chop suey, just with more broth so you can enjoy it by the spoonful! It’s filling enough to be a meal all by itself, but it’s especially good with warm, buttery bread on the side.

Simple ingredients, one big pot, and a whole lot of comfort food!