Cowboy Spaghetti

Course: Main Dish, Pasta

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: cowboy spaghetti

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 35

Servings:

Calories: 434kcal

Author: Malinda Linnebur

Are you seeking a fresh and exciting pasta dish that moves beyond the usual spaghetti sauce? Try Cowboy Spaghetti- it's full of flavor, easy to make, and perfect for busy schedules!

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Ingredients

8 ounces (227g) dry spaghetti
6 strips bacon, chopped
1 pound (500g) lean ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15 ounce) (425g) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) (425g) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) (425g) can diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) (425g) tomato sauce
1 (4 ounce) (113g) can green chiles
4 ounces (113g) cream cheese, soft
1 tablespoon chili powder
1½ teaspoons cumin
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
4 ounces shredded cheddar

Instructions

Cook spaghetti according to the package directions to al dente. Drain pasta. 8 ounces (227g) dry spaghetti
In a large skillet (at least 12"), fry the bacon until browned and crisp. Remove from the skillet and set aside. 6 strips bacon, chopped
Brown the ground beef and onion until beef is no longer pink. Drain grease if needed. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. 1 pound (500g) lean ground beef; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced
Stir in the beans, canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, chiles, cream cheese, chili powder, cumin, and Worcestershire. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 1 (15 ounce) (425g) can black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 (15 ounce) (425g) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed; 1 (15 ounce) (425g) can diced tomatoes; 1 (15 ounce) (425g) tomato sauce; 1 (4 ounce) (113g) can green chiles; 4 ounces (113g) cream cheese, soft; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1½ teaspoons cumin; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Stir in the cooked spaghetti and reserved cooked bacon. Garnish with shredded cheddar. 4 ounces shredded cheddar

Notes

STORAGE: Store cooled leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
FREEZER-FRIENDLY: Freeze completely cooled leftovers in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
NUTRITION: Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the information shown is just an estimate. This website is not intended as nutritional advice, or a diet or health plan. Readers of this website are ultimately responsible for all decisions pertaining to their health.

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