Easy Cowboy pasta salad

Easy Cowboy Pasta Salad

This easy, flavor-packed taco pasta salad brings bold Tex-Mex taste to your table in just minutes. With hearty Keystone Ground Beef, a zesty taco kick, and a creamy BBQ ranch dressing, it’s the perfect crowd-pleasing dish for picnics, potlucks, or busy weeknights.

Ingredients

  • 1 can (28 oz) Keystone Ground Beef
  • 12 oz Rotini pasta (or any short pasta)
  • 1 packet Taco seasoning
  • 1 cup Canned corn
  • 1 can (15 oz) Black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup Red onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup Ranch dressing
  • 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
  • Optional: chopped Cilantro for garnish

Steps

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. Warm up the Keystone Ground Beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain excess grease and stir in taco seasoning with a splash of water. Simmer for a couple of minutes, then let it cool.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, seasoned beef, corn, black beans, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cheddar cheese.
  4. In a small bowl, mix together the ranch dressing and BBQ sauce.
  5. Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Chill for 30 minutes.
  6. Garnish with chopped cilantro (if using) and serve.
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