Cowboy Spaghetti

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

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Cook spaghetti according to package directions.
2. 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 tomato sauce, beans, diced tomatoes, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, cumin, oregano and garlic powder.
3. 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 green onions and remaining bacon.

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Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 303 calories, 17g fat (8g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 469mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein.