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Dutch Oven Cowboy Spaghetti

Round up the family for a school night dinner win! This Dutch Oven Cowboy Spaghetti is hearty, kid-approved and weeknight-easy.

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Course: Dinner
Servings
8-10
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (or, see alternatives below)
6 slices bacon, chopped
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
15 oz can crushed fire-roasted tomatoes
10 oz can Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chiles)
8 oz can tomato sauce
½ cup beef broth
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 – 2 tsp hot sauce (optional)
½ tsp kosher salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 lb spaghetti

Sliced green onions, to serve
Instructions
Cook bacon: Add the chopped bacon to a Dutch oven and cook until crispy over medium heat, 8-10 minutes, stirring often. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel, reserving the grease in the pot.
Brown beef and onion: Add the ground beef and diced onion to the reserved bacon grease in the Dutch oven. Cook, crumbling the beef, until there is no pink left, about 8-10 minutes, stirring often. Drain any excess grease.
Add garlic: Stir in the minced garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Make the sauce: Stir in the crushed fire-roasted tomatoes, Rotel, tomato sauce, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce (if using), salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
Simmer the sauce: Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook uncovered for 10-15 minutes, stirring often to prevent sticking. The sauce should thicken slightly but still be saucy.
Cook and combine spaghetti: While the sauce is simmering, boil the spaghetti according to package directions, then drain well.
Combine and serve: Add the cooked spaghetti to the Dutch oven with the sauce and stir to combine. Tongs can be helpful for this step. Serve immediately, topped with shredded cheddar cheese, sliced green onions, and the reserved crispy bacon.
Recipe Notes
Preventing sticking: Since tomatoes are acidic, stir the pasta frequently while cooking to prevent sticking to the bottom.

Shredded cheddar cheese, to serve

One-pot convenience: You can potentially cook the spaghetti directly in the sauce, but ensure the pasta is fully submerged in the liquid by adding extra broth or water if needed. Simmer until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
Protein alternatives

Ground Turkey or Chicken: For a leaner alternative, substitute ground turkey or chicken for the ground beef.
Sausage or Chorizo: Add a kick of spice and flavor by using sausage or uncased Mexican-style chorizo instead of ground beef.
Turkey Bacon or Pancetta: Replace regular bacon with turkey bacon for a lighter option, or use pancetta for a richer flavor profile.

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