AMERICAN CHOP SUEY

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This recipe was my grandmother's and it has such amazing flavor. The key to flavor is cooking it on medium low heat for about 3 hours. You want the bacon to melt in your mouth. Preparation is quick and easy. You can start this recipe around 1:00 in the afternoon and dinner is on the table at 5:00

Provided by ChefZaar 304868

Categories     Meat

Time 3h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3/4 lb colonial meaty bacon, 1/2 inch slices (hint ( use scissors while bacon is cold)
1 lb lean ground beef
1 (28 ounce) can pastene crushed tomatoes
1 (28 ounce) can water
1 lb elbow macaroni
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium pot (large pot if you double the recipe)add the onion and cook until translucent.
  • Add the bacon and cook until the bacon is slightly browned, DO NOT DRAIN, that is where the flavor comes from.
  • Add the ground beef and cook until browned.
  • Add the crushed tomatoes along with one equal can of water and mix very well gently.
  • Allow to come to a slight boil then turn heat down to medium low.
  • Cook for 3 hours, stirring every 20 to 30 minutes uncovered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1168.6, Fat 61.9, SaturatedFat 19.1, Cholesterol 131.6, Sodium 1220.3, Carbohydrate 101.8, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 10.9, Protein 49.3

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