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Cowboy Spaghetti

Comforting Cowboy Spaghetti That's Easy and Delicious

This Cowboy Spaghetti is a hearty comfort food blending smoky bacon, ground beef, and rich tomatoes for a delightful family feast.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Southwestern
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Spaghetti Cook until al dente.
For the Meat & Flavor Base
  • 6 slices Thick-cut Bacon Can substitute with turkey bacon.
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Or ground turkey for variation.
  • 1 medium Onion Diced, yellow or white preferred.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
For Seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust based on spice preference.
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Use less if watching sodium.
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce Or substitute with soy sauce.
For the Sauce
  • 12 ounces Brown Ale Or non-alcoholic beer/beef broth.
  • 28 ounces Crushed Tomatoes Canned.
  • 15 ounces Kidney Beans Drained and rinsed.
  • 1 tablespoon Hot Sauce Optional.
For Topping
  • 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese Shredded.
  • 2 scallions Scallions Sliced thinly.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Dutch oven
  • colander

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook spaghetti until al dente, then drain.
  2. In a Dutch oven, cook thick-cut bacon over medium heat until crispy, then remove and leave fat in the pot.
  3. Increase heat and brown ground beef in bacon fat until fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes.
  4. Add diced onion, minced garlic, black pepper, and half of the kosher salt; cook until onions are soft.
  5. Stir in chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, cumin, and garlic powder; cook for 1 minute.
  6. Deglaze pot with brown ale, scraping up browned bits; simmer for a couple of minutes.
  7. Add crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, remaining salt, and hot sauce; stir and simmer for 5 minutes.
  8. Combine cooked spaghetti into sauce; toss for 2-3 minutes until pasta is coated.
  9. Serve topped with bacon, cheddar cheese, and scallions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 20mg

Notes

For optimal texture, cook spaghetti al dente. Reserve pasta water for sauce consistency if needed. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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