A filling pasta mix tossed with ground beef, crunchy bacon, sweet corn, beans, and melty cheese - all wrapped in a zesty BBQ-ranch blend. Perfect for sharing!
→ Primary Ingredients
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3/4 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
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1 cup canned black beans, rinsed well
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4 strips of cooked bacon, crumbled
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8 ounces of elbow macaroni or rotini pasta
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1/2 cup diced red onion
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A pinch of salt and pepper, to your liking
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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1/2 pound of ground beef
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1 cup of canned corn, liquid removed
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1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
11
1/2 cup green onion, thinly sliced
→ Dressing Ingredients
12
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
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1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
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1/2 cup ranch dressing
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A dash of salt and a bit of pepper
Step 01
Follow the instructions on the pasta box to cook it. Once done, drain it, rinse with cold water, and let it cool.
Step 02
In a pan on medium heat, cook the beef with some salt, pepper, and chili powder until it's browned. Drain the grease and set it aside to cool down.
Step 03
In a big bowl, toss together the pasta, ground beef, bacon, corn, black beans, tomatoes, red onion, cheese, and green onion.
Step 04
Stir ranch dressing, barbecue sauce, lime juice, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl until smooth.
Step 05
Drizzle the dressing over the mixed salad and stir until everything is nicely coated.
Step 06
Pop the salad into the fridge for a minimum of 30 minutes so the flavors come together.
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