Cowboy Spaghetti with Cheese Sauce

(from Peachblossm’s recipe box)

Source: http://www.food.com/recipe/cowboy-spaghetti-with-cheese-sauce-rachael-ray-218790

Cook time: 45 minutes
Serves 8 people

Categories: dinner, spaghetti

Ingredients

  • 1 lb spaghetti
  • salt
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 -4 garlic cloves, chopped
  • fresh ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 5 ounces ale beer, about 1/2 bottle
  • 14 ounces crushed fire roasted tomatoes
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup pickled jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
  • 4 scallions, chopped

Directions

  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add a generous amount of salt, then the pasta and cook spaghetti until al dente according to package directions.

  2. Heat a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and bacon. Brown and crisp bacon, about 5 minutes, then remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate and reserve. Drain off a little excess fat if necessary but leave just enough to coat the bottom of the skillet. Add the sirloin and crumble it with a wooden spoon as it browns, 3-4 minutes. Add the onions and garlic, and season with salt, pepper, hot sauce, Worcestershire, chili powder and cumin.

  3. Cook for another 5-6 minutes. Add the beer, cook for 1 minute more then add tomatoes and tomato sauce. Bring up to a bubble and continue to cook for 5 minutes.

  4. While the meat sauce is cooking, make the cheese sauce: Heat a small sauce pot over medium heat and add butter. When the butter melts, stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in the chicken stock and then the milk. Thicken for 2 minutes then stir in the cheese and melt, for another 2 minutes. Stir in the jalapenos and scallions. Season with a little salt and pepper.

  5. Drain spaghetti, add to the meat sauce and combine.

  6. Pour into a large serving bowl and pour the cheddar cheese sauce over the top.

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