🤠 Cowboy Spaghetti – Hearty, Cheesy, Family-Favorite Dinner

If you love bold flavors and comfort food, this Cowboy Spaghetti is the perfect mashup of classic spaghetti and Tex-Mex flair. Loaded with seasoned ground beef, tomatoes, corn, and melty cheese, it’s a one-pan dinner that’s filling, budget-friendly, and ready in under 40 minutes.

This is a go-to weeknight meal your whole family will ask for again and again!

⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Hearty and comforting

• One-pan family dinner

• Budget-friendly ingredients

• Great for meal prep

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• 🛒 Ingredients

  • 12 oz spaghetti

  • 1 lb ground beef

  • 1 small onion, diced

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes

  • 1 (10 oz) can Rotel (diced tomatoes & green chilies)

  • 1 cup frozen corn, thawed

  • 1 tsp chili powder

  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

  • ½ tsp cumin

  • Salt & black pepper, to taste

  • 1½ cups shredded cheddar or Colby-Jack cheese

  • 2 tbsp olive oil (if needed)

  • Chopped cilantro or green onions (optional)

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  👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Cook spaghetti in salted water according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef and onion until beef is cooked through. Drain excess grease.

  3. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.

  4. Stir in diced tomatoes, Rotel, corn, chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.

  5. Simmer sauce for 10 minutes.

  6. Add cooked spaghetti and toss to combine.

  7. Sprinkle cheese on top, cover, and let melt.

  8. Garnish and serve hot.

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  🧊 Storage & Reheating

  • Fridge: Store leftovers up to 4 days.

  • Reheat: Microwave or warm on stovetop with a splash of water.