Cowboy Spaghetti (Print Version)
Hearty spaghetti dish with crispy bacon, ground beef, chili beans, fire roasted tomatoes, and southwestern seasonings, topped with cheddar cheese.
# Ingredients:
→ For the Cowboy Spaghetti
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1/2 lb bacon, chopped
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1 yellow onion, diced
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6 to 7 cloves garlic, minced
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1 lb ground beef
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14.5 oz can diced fire roasted tomatoes
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15 oz can chili beans in sauce
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16 oz tomato sauce
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4 oz can diced green chilies (optional for extra heat)
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1/2 cup beef broth
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16 oz spaghetti
→ For the Seasonings
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2 teaspoons garlic powder
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2 teaspoons onion powder
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2 teaspoons chili powder
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2 teaspoons dried oregano
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2 teaspoons seasoning salt
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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1 teaspoon sugar
→ For Serving
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3 to 4 oz grated cheddar cheese (optional)
# Instructions:
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Boil the spaghetti in salted water until al dente according to package directions. While the pasta is cooking, prepare the sauce.
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In a large pan, brown the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove it with a slotted spoon and set aside. Drain all but about 1 tablespoon of the bacon grease from the pan.
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In the bacon grease, sauté the diced onion for about 5 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes.
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Add the ground beef to the pan and brown it until completely cooked through, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain off any excess grease if necessary.
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Add the fire roasted tomatoes, chili beans, tomato sauce, diced green chilies if using, beef broth, and all the seasonings (garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, oregano, seasoning salt, cumin, and sugar). Mix everything together well, cover, and simmer on low for about 5 minutes.
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Drain the cooked spaghetti. Turn off the heat under the sauce. Add the drained spaghetti and half of the cooked bacon to the sauce and mix everything together really well.
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Serve topped with grated cheddar cheese and the remaining crispy bacon. This hearty cowboy spaghetti is so good!
# Notes:
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The bacon adds amazing smoky flavor - don't skip it!
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Fire roasted tomatoes give this a nice depth of flavor and slight smokiness.
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The diced green chilies are optional but add a nice kick of heat.
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This is a hearty, stick-to-your-ribs kind of meal - perfect for feeding a crowd.
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Leftovers keep well in the fridge for 3-4 days and reheat beautifully.