You’re looking at two hearty, slow-cooker spaghetti dishes that are perfect for busy weeknights: one is a zesty “Cowboy” spaghetti, and the other combines steak and chicken with creamy, cheesy layers. 🍝🔥
1. Crockpot Cowboy Spaghetti
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (optional)
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 packet ranch seasoning (or 1 tsp each: garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, salt, pepper)
- ½ tsp chili powder (optional for heat)
- 8 oz uncooked spaghetti, broken in half
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional: sliced jalapeños or corn for extra flavor
Instructions
- Brown ground beef with onion and garlic in a skillet; drain excess fat.
- Add meat mixture, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, ranch seasoning, and chili powder to the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on LOW 4–5 hours or HIGH 2–3 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in broken spaghetti noodles.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese and cover until melted.
- Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh parsley.
2. Crockpot Loaded Steak & Chicken Spaghetti Bake
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked steak, thinly sliced or cubed
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 jar (24 oz) pasta sauce or marinara
- 1 packet Italian seasoning
- 8 oz uncooked spaghetti, broken in half
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup sour cream or cream cheese (optional, for creaminess)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (optional)
Instructions
- Combine cooked steak, chicken, pasta sauce, Italian seasoning, onion, bell pepper, and sour cream/cream cheese (if using) in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on LOW 3–4 hours or HIGH 1.5–2 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in broken spaghetti noodles.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
- Cover until cheese melts, then serve hot.
Tips for Both Recipes
- Use pre-cooked meat to reduce cooking time.
- Stir noodles halfway through cooking to prevent sticking.
- Add extra cheese or a splash of milk for creamier texture.
- Serve with garlic bread or a side salad to complete the meal.
If you want, I can also make a combined slow-cooker spaghetti recipe that merges Cowboy flavors with steak & chicken, so you get a loaded, cheesy, zesty spaghetti all in one crockpot.
Do you want me to do that?
