More About Cowboy Spaghetti
Total Time
Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.
Makes
16 servings
Ingredients
1 package (12 ounces) spaghetti
8 bacon strips, chopped
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 large onion, chopped
1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (10 ounces) chili-seasoned diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3 cups shredded pepper jack cheese, divided
Chopped green onions, optional
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°. Cook spaghetti according to package directions.
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In a 12-in. cast iron skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Add beef and onion to drippings. Cook and stir until beef is no longer pink, 5-7 minutes, breaking meat into crumbles. Stir in beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, cumin, oregano and garlic powder.
Drain spaghetti; stir into skillet. Stir in 1-1/2 cups cheese and half the bacon. Top with remaining 1-1/2 cups cheese. Bake until heated through, 20-25 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining bacon and, if desired, green onions.
Cowboy Spaghetti Tips
How can you make cowboy spaghetti your own?
Try swapping in a different protein like ground turkey or ground pork for the ground beef. You can also mix up the cheeses or seasonings to your liking. Feel free to mix it up!
What can you serve with cowboy spaghetti?
Cowboy spaghetti is pretty hearty, so pair it with lighter sides like garlic bread or salad with corn chips.
How should you store leftovers of cowboy spaghetti?
Refrigerate cowboy spaghetti in an airtight container for 2 to 3 days. Remember, you can also portion any leftovers into single servings and freeze. Check out our guide to freezing food for tips! If you liked this recipe, be sure to try other cowboy copycat recipes such as cowboy casserole, cowboy calico beans, and cowboy stew.
Nutrition Facts
1 cup: 303 calories, 17g fat (8g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 469mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein.
Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.
Makes
16 servings
Ingredients
1 package (12 ounces) spaghetti
8 bacon strips, chopped
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 large onion, chopped
1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (10 ounces) chili-seasoned diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3 cups shredded pepper jack cheese, divided
Chopped green onions, optional
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°. Cook spaghetti according to package directions.
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In a 12-in. cast iron skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Add beef and onion to drippings. Cook and stir until beef is no longer pink, 5-7 minutes, breaking meat into crumbles. Stir in beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, cumin, oregano and garlic powder.
Drain spaghetti; stir into skillet. Stir in 1-1/2 cups cheese and half the bacon. Top with remaining 1-1/2 cups cheese. Bake until heated through, 20-25 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining bacon and, if desired, green onions.
Cowboy Spaghetti Tips
How can you make cowboy spaghetti your own?
Try swapping in a different protein like ground turkey or ground pork for the ground beef. You can also mix up the cheeses or seasonings to your liking. Feel free to mix it up!
What can you serve with cowboy spaghetti?
Cowboy spaghetti is pretty hearty, so pair it with lighter sides like garlic bread or salad with corn chips.
How should you store leftovers of cowboy spaghetti?
Refrigerate cowboy spaghetti in an airtight container for 2 to 3 days. Remember, you can also portion any leftovers into single servings and freeze. Check out our guide to freezing food for tips! If you liked this recipe, be sure to try other cowboy copycat recipes such as cowboy casserole, cowboy calico beans, and cowboy stew.
Nutrition Facts
1 cup: 303 calories, 17g fat (8g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 469mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein.
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