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Mexican spaghetti

Mexican Spaghetti

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb thin spaghetti
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes with green chiles
  • 1 can 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Sour cream and crushed tortilla chips for serving

Method
 

  1. Brown beef with onion in a large deep skillet or pot over medium-high about 6-7 minutes until meat is cooked through and onion softened.
  2. Add garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper; cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in tomatoes with chiles, tomato sauce, and broth; break spaghetti in half and add, pushing into liquid.
  4. Boil, then reduce heat to medium-low; simmer uncovered 12-15 minutes until pasta is tender and most liquid absorbed, stirring occasionally.
  5. Remove from heat; stir in cheddar until melted.
  6. Serve topped with sour cream and crushed chips.