

Then it was cooked for 15 minutes or so and a tin of pineapple pieces (plus the juice in the tin) was added. Reduce heat to low and add the cheese to the ground beef, and stir it in to completely melt. In a very large skillet or pot, saut the onion, pepper, garlic, and beef until beef is browned. Mum's "Chop Suey" was minced meat, onion, shredded cabbage, grated carrot all fried, then added a packet of chicken noodle soup, some curry powder, rice and hot water. Add the cans of tomato soup, stir to combine, then cover to keep warm. We'd not have had pasta in Australia in the 1960s either - I think I was nearly 20 before I first ate pasta - what a very different world it was back then. We had a dish when I was growing up, which mum called "Chop Suey" (and which we really thought was Chinese!) but it's not like this at all. You would think they'd leave well enough alone!īut I wanted you to know that I made this and it was the perfect, warming, comforting meal we needed on a cold, blustery autumn day. With the Blogger changes it would not let me comment on blogs with embedded comments and I've had to change browsers and add an extension to get it to work. Take out a small amount to taste, and make sure you don’t need to add a little salt or pepper, or other ingredients.Oh yay! I can finally comment here again. I spoon the Pasta into the sauce, so it doesn’t spill everywhere, if you try and pour it from the pot.

In a large stock pot, add enough water to fill the pot about 3/4 full.Add the tomato soup, diced tomatoes, wine and the spices. Add the peppers, onions, celery, garlic and mushrooms and continue to cook till vegetable are almost tender. Turn the heat to low and let simmer for 30 minutes, stirring often. Spray a large skillet with a cooking spray like pam. Add the Ketchup, Worcestershire Sauce, Brown Sugar, and Minced Garlic, and Stir.Add the Stewed Tomatoes, Tomato Sauce, Tomato Paste, and Water, and stir until well mixed.Add the Garlic Salt, and Seasoned Pepper, and stir to blend. Add the Italian Seasoning, Ground Oregano, and Sweet Basil, and stir well.Add the Butter, Onion, and Green Pepper, and cook 10 minutes on Medium heat, stirring frequently.In a large heavy bottomed skillet, place the Ground Sirloin, and cook until well browned, and no pink is left.Step 5: When Pasta is done, drain well, and add to the skillet of Meat Sauce.


Add the Elbow Macaroni, and cook according to package instruction, to Al Dente, which is probably about 7 to 9 minutes, but, DO NOT OVERCOOK Pasta should be done, but firm to the touch, not soft. Step 4: In a large stock pot, add enough water to fill the pot about 3/4 full. Turn the heat to low and let simmer for 30 minutes, stirring often. Add the Ketchup, Worcestershire Sauce, Brown Sugar, and Minced Garlic, and Stir. Step 3: Add the Stewed Tomatoes, Tomato Sauce, Tomato Paste, and Water, and stir until well mixed. Add the Italian Seasoning, Ground Oregano, and Sweet Basil, and stir well. Step 2: Add the Butter, Onion, and Green Pepper, and cook 10 minutes on Medium heat, stirring frequently. Step 1: In a large heavy bottomed skillet, place the Ground Sirloin, and cook until well browned, and no pink is left. Instructions Heat a Dutch oven or similar pot on your stovetop over medium-high heat, with 2 Tablespoons of olive oil. You’ll also want some Parmesan cheese to sprinkle on top Step by Step Instructions
