American Chop Suey with Ground Beef and Cheese Comfort

Easy American Chop Suey with Ground Beef and Cheese Recipe

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In a dutch oven over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil and add the ground beef. Cook until no pink remains, breaking it up as it browns. Once cooked, drain excess grease and transfer the beef to a bowl, setting it aside.
Return the dutch oven to the heat, add the chopped onions, and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 3 minutes until translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring to prevent burning and releasing the aroma.
Add the cooked ground beef back into the dutch oven along with beef broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and bay leaves. Stir well to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 10 minutes to meld the flavors.
Stir the uncooked elbow macaroni into the sauce. Continue simmering on low heat with the lid on for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender but still al dente and the sauce has thickened.
Remove the pot from heat and discard the bay leaves. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy. Serve the American Chop Suey hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley for added color and flavor.