American Chop Suey - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, minced
1 red bell pepper, chopped medium
1 celery rib, chopped medium
salt
2 garlic cloves, minced (or pressed)
1 - 1 1/2 lb lean ground beef
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
8 ounces elbow macaroni
ground black pepper

Preparation

Heat the oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
Add in the onion, bell pepper, celery, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook/stir often, until softened, 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the garlic; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add in the beef and cook, breaking apart the meat, until lightly browned and no longer pink, 3-5 minutes.
Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with their juices, and chicken broth; then add in the pasta.
Cover, increase heat to med-high, and cook, stirring often and adjusting heat to maintain a vigorous simmer, until the pasta is tender, 9-12 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.