Cowboy Spaghetti Smoky Dinner (Print Format)
Smoky bacon, chili beans, rich spices and spaghetti combine for a comforting, hearty meal.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
01 -
1/2 lb chopped bacon
02 -
1 diced yellow onion
03 -
6-7 minced garlic cloves
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1 lb ground beef
05 -
14.5 oz can of diced fire-roasted tomatoes
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15 oz can of chili beans in sauce
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16 oz tomato sauce
08 -
4 oz can of diced chilies (optional for extra heat)
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1/2 cup beef broth
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16 oz spaghetti, cooked to al dente
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3-4 oz grated cheddar cheese (optional, for serving)
→ Seasonings
12 -
2 tsp garlic powder
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2 tsp onion powder
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2 tsp chili powder
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2 tsp oregano
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2 tsp seasoning salt
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2 tsp cumin
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1 tsp sugar
# Steps:
01 -
Boil 16 oz of spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
02 -
In a large pan, brown the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove it with a slotted spoon and set aside. Drain all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon grease.
03 -
In the reserved bacon grease, sauté the diced onion for about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, approximately 1-2 minutes.
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Add the ground beef to the pan and cook until fully browned. Drain excess grease if needed.
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Mix in the diced tomatoes, chili beans, diced chilies (optional), tomato sauce, beef broth, and all seasonings. Stir well, cover, and simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes.
06 -
Turn off the heat, add the cooked spaghetti to the sauce, and mix in half of the cooked bacon thoroughly.
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Serve the spaghetti with grated cheddar cheese and the remaining bacon on top. Enjoy!