Mexican Spaghetti Sauce
Elevate your pasta night with a bold and flavorful twist by making this Mexican Spaghetti Sauce! This irresistible recipe combines classic spaghetti sauce elements with the vibrant spices and smoky heat of Mexican cuisine. Sautéed onions and garlic mingle with juicy ground beef, while a rich base of diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth is infused with chili powder, cumin, paprika, and a hint of chipotle peppers in adobo for a smoky kick. Fresh cilantro and a splash of lime juice add a zesty finish, making this sauce the perfect pairing for spaghetti or as a versatile topping for burritos and enchiladas. Ready in under an hour, this hearty, crowd-pleasing dish is the ultimate comfort food with a spicy Mexican flair!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 7-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and beef broth. Mix well.
Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, sugar, salt, black pepper, and chopped chipotle peppers in adobo. Stir to combine.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings if needed.
Stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice just before serving for a fresh, zesty finish.
Serve over cooked spaghetti or use as a sauce for other dishes such as burritos or enchiladas.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1853 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 138.6 g | 178% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.1 g | 216% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 337 mg | 112% | |
| Sodium | 5099 mg | 222% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.5 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.1 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.4 g | ||
| Protein | 92.4 g | 185% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 419 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 18.3 mg | 102% | |
| Potassium | 3507 mg | 75% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
