Campfire American Chop Suey
Savor the ultimate comfort food under the stars with Campfire American Chop Suey, a hearty one-pot meal perfect for outdoor adventures. This quick and easy recipe combines tender elbow macaroni, juicy ground beef, and a rich tomato sauce infused with aromatic Italian seasoning, garlic, and sautéed onions and peppers—all cooked to perfection over a crackling campfire or portable stove. Topped with gooey, melted cheddar cheese, this dish is not only delicious but also a breeze to prepare, making it a crowd-pleaser for your next camping trip. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s the ideal family-friendly meal to warm you up after a day of exploring the great outdoors. Share this smoky, cheesy pasta dish straight from the skillet and enjoy the rustic charm of life around the fire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 2 cups Elbow macaroni
- 1 cup Diced onion
- 1 cup Diced green bell pepper
- 2 cloves Minced garlic
- 28 ounces Canned crushed tomatoes
- 8 ounces Tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 cups Water
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
Place a large, heavy-duty cast iron skillet or Dutch oven over the campfire or a portable camping stove.
Add the olive oil to the skillet and allow it to heat up. Once hot, add the ground beef, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon.
Cook the ground beef until browned and fully cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat if needed.
Stir in the diced onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic. Cook until the vegetables soften, about 5 minutes.
Add the canned crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, dried Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir everything together to combine.
Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Add the elbow macaroni to the skillet, stirring to ensure the pasta is fully submerged in the liquid.
Cover the skillet with a lid or aluminum foil and let it cook for about 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the macaroni is tender.
Once the pasta is cooked, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Cover the skillet again and allow the cheese to melt, about 2-3 minutes.
Remove the skillet from the heat and let it sit for a couple of minutes to cool slightly before serving.
Serve hot, straight from the skillet, and enjoy this comforting campfire meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2737 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 140.0 g | 179% | |
| Saturated Fat | 59.1 g | 296% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 442 mg | 147% | |
| Sodium | 4822 mg | 210% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 235.7 g | 86% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.1 g | 100% | |
| Total Sugars | 55.0 g | ||
| Protein | 148.1 g | 296% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1184 mg | 91% | |
| Iron | 22.9 mg | 127% | |
| Potassium | 4268 mg | 91% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
