Cowboy Spaghetti

This Cowboy Spaghetti is a rich, hearty meal with a delightful smoky flavor from bacon, chili beans, fire roasted tomatoes and a great blend of spices!

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Servings 8

Ingredients

1/2 lb Bacon, chopped up
1 Yellow Onion, Diced
6-7 Garlic Cloves, minced
1 Lb Ground Beef
14.5 oz Can of Diced, Fire Roasted Tomatoes
15 oz Can of Chili beans in sauce
16 oz Tomato Sauce
4 oz Can of Diced Chilies optional for a little extra heat
1/2 Cup Beef Broth
16 oz Spaghetti, cooked to al dente
3-4 oz Grated Cheddar Cheese optional, for serving

Seasonings

2 tsp Garlic Powder
2 tsp Onion Powder
2 tsp Chili Powder
2 tsp Oregano
2 tsp Seasoning Salt
2 tsp Cumin
1 tsp Sugar

Instructions

Boil 1 lb of spaghetti in salted water until al dente. While that is cooking, prepare the sauce as instructed below.
In a large pan, brown the bacon until crispy. Remove it with a slotted spoon and set aside. Drain all but about 1 tbs of the grease.
In the bacon grease, saute the onion for about 5 minutes. Then add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant about, 1-2 minutes.
Add the ground beef to the pan and brown it until completely cooked. Drain off the excess grease if necessary.
Add the tomatoes, chili beans, diced chilies and tomato sauce, beef broth and seasonings. Mix well, cover, and simmer on low while for about 5 minutes.
Drain the spaghetti.
Turn the heat off. Add the spaghetti and half of the bacon back in and mix it up really well.
Serve with grated cheddar cheese and the remaining bacon on top and enjoy!