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Taco Pasta Salad

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Ingredients

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Taco Pasta Salad

1 lb rotiniuncooked

1 tbsp olive oil

1 lb ground beef

3 tablespoons taco seasoning

1 pt cherry tomatoeshalved

1 green bell pepperchopped

15 ounces pinto beansdrained and rinsed

15 ounces corndrained and rinsed

6 ounces black olives halved

2 tablespoons taco sauce

Salt and pepperto taste

Instructions

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Instructions

In a large pot of boiling water, cook pasta al dente, according to package directions. Once cooked, drain well, rinse with cold water, and set aside.

As the pasta cooks, warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and brown the ground beef. Break the meat into small pieces as it cooks. Stir in taco seasoning and remove from heat, drain excess grease if needed.

Prep the remaining ingredients then transfer everything to a large mixing bowl. Stir well to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed by adding more taco sauce, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Serve immediately or let chill the in refrigerator. Taco pasta salad can be served cold or warm.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Cool Pasta Before Mixing 🍝
Rinse cooked rotini with cold water and let it cool completely before combining with other ingredients to prevent the taco sauce from becoming watery and the salad from turning mushy.
Brown Ground Beef Properly 🍖
Break the ground beef into small, uniform pieces and let them sit undisturbed for 2-3 minutes between stirring to develop a flavorful crust rather than steaming the meat.
Toast Taco Seasoning First 🌶️
Bloom the taco seasoning in the rendered beef fat for 30 seconds before adding liquid to intensify flavors and prevent a raw spice taste in the final dish.
Dress Just Before Serving 🥗
Combine the taco sauce with the salad no more than 15 minutes before serving to maintain crispy vegetables and prevent the pasta from absorbing excess moisture and becoming soggy.
Balance Acidity and Richness ⚖️
Add a splash of lime juice or lime zest to the taco sauce to brighten flavors and cut through the richness of the beef and olives for a more complex, balanced taste.