Cowboy Spaghetti
Saddle up for Cowboy Spaghetti, a hearty and flavorful dish that's sure to become a family favorite! This one-pan wonder combines smoky bacon, spicy beef, and a medley of tomatoes and chiles, all tangled together with spaghetti and topped with melted cheddar. It's a fun, fuss-free meal that brings the taste of the Wild West to your table.
Nutrition
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Carbohydrate
24 g
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Cholesterol
117 mg
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Fiber
3 g
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Protein
40 g
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Saturated Fat
12 g
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Sodium
1406 mg
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Sugar
5 g
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Fat
29 g
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Unsaturated Fat
0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
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7 mins
In a large cast iron skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat until slightly crisp, about 7 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Once cooled, crumble roughly and set aside.
02 Step
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3 mins
Add chopped onion to the skillet with the rendered bacon grease and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes. Add minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
03 Step
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5 mins
Add ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it apart, until browned, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, then stir in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Add half of the crumbled bacon.
04 Step
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0 mins
Break spaghetti noodles in half and scatter them evenly over the ground beef mixture, ensuring they are separated. Pour in the diced tomatoes and green chiles, fire-roasted tomatoes, and tomato sauce over the noodles. Cover and cook for 20 minutes.
05 Step
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Remove the lid and stir well to combine the pasta and sauce. Smooth out the mixture and sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the top. Sprinkle with the remaining bacon. Cover and let the cheese melt, about 5 minutes. Garnish with green onions and serve immediately.
For a richer flavor, use thick-cut bacon.
Adjust the amount of hot sauce to your desired level of spice.
If you don't have fire-roasted tomatoes, regular diced tomatoes will work, but the fire-roasted ones add a unique smoky depth.
Feel free to substitute with your favorite type of shredded cheese.
For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and use a plant-based ground beef substitute.
If the mixture seems dry while cooking, add a splash more beef broth.
This dish is even better the next day, as the flavors have more time to meld!
RECIPE REVIEWS
Avarage Rating:
4.6/ 5 ( 112 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (7)
Aryanna Mclaughlin
May 13, 2025I doubled the recipe for a potluck, and it was a huge hit!
Jeffrey Ratke
May 2, 2024My kids are picky eaters, but they loved this! A new family favorite.
Kevin Orn
Mar 10, 2024This recipe is amazing! My family devoured it. The cast iron skillet really makes a difference.
Jeremy Hilpert
Feb 16, 2024I used a Dutch oven since I don't have a cast iron skillet, and it turned out great!
Rigoberto Jacobson
Feb 6, 2024I added a can of black beans and some corn, and it was even better!
Jacklyn Conn
Dec 5, 2023The perfect one-pot meal for a busy weeknight.
Tressie Cummerata
Sep 29, 2023So easy and delicious! I'll definitely be making this again.