Cowboy Spaghetti

4 from 3 votes

Cowboy spaghetti is the ultimate flavor-packed meal! By cooking the beef and sauce in flavorful bacon renderings, every bite is infused with smoky, savory deliciousness.

Prep Time20

Cook Time10

Total Time30

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American, Tex Mex

Keyword: cowboy spaghetti, cowboy spaghetti recipe, spaghetti, Tex-Mex Spaghetti, western spaghetti

Servings: people

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

8 ounces dry spaghetti
6 slices chopped bacon thick cut
1 pound lean ground beef
½ cup diced onion
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tablespoon chili powder
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 (15-ounce) canned Rotel tomatoes undrained
1 (15-ounce) canned tomato sauce
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
green scallions diced for garnish
jalepeño sliced for garnish

Instructions

Cook the 8 ounces dry spaghetti noodles according to package instructions to al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 6 slices chopped bacon pieces. Cook until browned and crisp, about 7 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
Returning to the skillet, add 1 pound lean ground beef and ½ cup diced onion, diced. Cook until the meat is no longer pink and the onion is softened.
Add 2 cloves minced garlic, then stir and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in 1 tablespoon chili powder, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 (15-ounce) canned Rotel tomatoes, 1 (15-ounce) canned tomato sauce, and salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
Add the cooked spaghetti noodles and bacon pieces to the meat mixture, then toss to combine.
Sprinkle with 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese and gently toss it into the noodles. Cover and let the cheese melt for about 5 minutes. Garnish with toppings like green scallions and jalepeño, then enjoy!

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