Mexican Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

Mexican Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 3/4 cup chopped onion
  • 4 cups hot water (150 degrees F to 160 degrees F)
  • 1 (26 ounce) jar meatless spaghetti sauce
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • Hot cooked spaghetti
  1. In a large nonstick, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Using a slotted spoon, remove beef mixture to several layers of white paper towels. Let stand for 1 minute. Blot top of beef with additional white paper towels. Transfer beef mixture to fine mesh strainer over a 1-1/2-qt. bowl. Pour hot water over beef. Drain for 5 minutes.
  2. In a large saucepan, combine spaghetti sauce, beans, tomatoes, corn, salsa, chilies, chili powder, salt and pepper. Stir in beef mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes. Serve over spaghetti.