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 Corn, canned
  • 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
  • Cilantro, chopped, optional

Steps

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, warm the Keystone Ground Beef. Drain any excess grease, add taco seasoning with a splash of water, and simmer for 2 minutes. Let cool.
  3. In a large bowl, combine pasta, seasoned beef, corn, black beans, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cheddar cheese.
  4. In a small bowl, mix ranch dressing and BBQ sauce.
  5. Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine. Chill for 30 minutes.
  6. Garnish with cilantro, if desired, and serve.
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