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Cowboy Spaghetti
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 Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 466 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American , Tex-Mex
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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Nutrition Information
Calories
466kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
90mg
(30%)
Sodium
480mg
(20%)
Potassium
507mg
(14%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
692IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
231mg
(23%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 466
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 466kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 480mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 507mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 692IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 231mg | 23% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.