Beef American Chop Suey

Instructions:

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and prepare macaroni as directed on the label. Watch your timer. Do not overcook, usually 7 minutes, drain. Meanwhile……..
2. Heat a large fry pan on medium, add olive oil and ground beef, breaking it up into smaller pieces as it cooks, 2-3 minutes (some pieces should still be pink.) drain off the grease.
3. Add chopped onions, green pepper, and garlic to the meat, stirring every few minutes.
4. Cook 5-6 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
5. Add oregano, basil, parsley, salt and Worcestershire sauce.
6. Saute for 2-3 minutes.
7. Add tomatoes with juice. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
8. Add cooked and drained pasta and gently toss.
9. Cover and simmer for 2-3 more minutes.
10. Ladle into warm bowls, and enjoy.

Preparation Tips:

• You can swap out the ground beef for ground turkey if desired.
• You can use a basic Italian seasoning blend in place of the dried oregano, basil, and parsley.
• The Worcestershire sauce adds a really nice, smoky depth in the background. You can add more or less to taste.
• This recipe heats up well! You can also freeze it!