Cowboy Spaghetti

Before our move, I had to try to use up what was in our pantry. I really didn’t want to have to move more stuff than we had to – and believe me, we moved a lot of stuff! You know what they say, right? Necessity is the mother of invention! Let me tell you, it is the truth!

I had some random stuff in my pantry and wanted to make a “different” kind of pasta dish to use up some of the stuff I had. I don’t know about your family, but mine will eat most anything that has noodles in it! I also knew I wanted something with a little kick …. and maybe borderline Tex-Mex because, we were moving to Arizona after all! I didn’t necessarily want a runny sauce like traditional spaghetti sauce – but something a little more chunky and rugged. 

To tell the truth, I have no idea what cowboys ate .. or do eat. This dish just reminded me of something they would eat. I threw this together and it was a hit with the family! The sauce is reminiscent of cross between a less liquid chili and a taco-y kind of mix – if that makes any sense? Any who – I hope your family enjoys it as much as mine! 🙂

Cowboy Spaghetti

Printable recipe

Yield: 6-8 servings

For the Sauce:

2 lbs. ground beef

1 large onion, chopped

1 green pepper, seeded and chopped

2 cans (15 oz. each) diced tomatoes, undrained

1 can (10 oz.) Ro-Tel tomatoes, undrained

1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce

1 can (15 oz.) black beans, drained

3 tbsp. chili powder

1½ tsp. cumin

1 tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. salt

½ tsp. pepper

½ tsp. onion powder

½ tsp. oregano

pinch cayenne powder

Spaghetti noodles

Suggested toppings: Shredded Cheddar cheese, Sour Cream, Black Olives, Green Onions, Avocados, Chopped Tomatoes, Crushed Fritos

In a large skillet, brown and crumble the beef with the onion and green pepper until meat is no longer pink. Drain if necessary. Add remaining “sauce” ingredients and cook over medium-low heat for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. 

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. 

To serve: Top cooked noodles with sauce and any desired toppings. Serve!

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