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Bob’s Big Boy Chili Spaghetti Recipe

Bob’s big boy chilli spaghetti is a delicious and hearty dish that contains ground beef, tomato sauce, bell pepper, spaghetti pasta and flavourings. It is a popular meal for families or gatherings as it can be easily made in large batches. 
The flavours of this dish are unique and have slightly spicy undertones, making it an interesting variation of traditional spaghetti. It is also packed with nutrition and can be served with various sides to make a complete meal.
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Author: Dr. Leah Alexander
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 433kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb Ground beef
  • 3/4  lb BARILLA Blue Box Spaghetti Pasta, cooked and drained
  • 12 oz of premium tomato sauce
  • 3/4 cup fresh water
  • 1/2 cup chopped onions
  • 3/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp  minced garlic cloves
  • 1/2 tsp  Chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp  Bouillon Granules
  • 3/4 tsp  ground oregano
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 3/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper  
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Combine the tomato sauce, bouillon granules, oregano and cumin in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Add in the ground beef, bell pepper, spaghetti pasta and chilli powder. Cook for about 8 minutes or until the beef is thoroughly cooked through.
  • Add in the water, garlic, onions, black pepper and salt. Simmer for about 15 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  • Serve the spaghetti mixture with shredded cheddar cheese on top.

Notes

– To add extra flavour to this dish, you can also add diced tomatoes or jalapeños.
– You can also add a pinch of sugar to the sauce to balance out the acidity of the tomatoes.
– If you don’t have spaghetti pasta on hand, you can substitute it with other types of pasta such as macaroni or fusilli
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