Name: Cowboy Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil -; 1/2 c. fresh lime juice -; 1 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. finely chopped chipotle chiles in adobo -; 1/2 tsp. honey -; Kosher salt -; 1 lb. bowtie pasta -; 1 lb. ground beef -; Freshly ground black pepper -; 1 tsp. chili powder -; 1/2 tsp. garlic powder -; 1/2 tsp. ground cumin -; 1/2 tsp. onion powder -; 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika -; 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional) -; 1 red bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, finely chopped (optional) -; 1 (15-oz.) can black beans, drained, rinsed -; 1 (15-oz.) can corn, drained -; 1 pt. cherry tomatoes, halved -; 6 oz. Monterey Jack, shredded (about 1 1/2 c.) -; 4 scallions, thinly sliced -

Recipe information

Cooking:

15 min.

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Ingredients for - Cowboy Pasta Salad

1. 1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil -

2. 1/2 c. fresh lime juice -

3. 1 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. finely chopped chipotle chiles in adobo -

4. 1/2 tsp. honey -

5. Kosher salt -

6. 1 lb. bowtie pasta -

7. 1 lb. ground beef -

8. Freshly ground black pepper -

9. 1 tsp. chili powder -

10. 1/2 tsp. garlic powder -

11. 1/2 tsp. ground cumin -

12. 1/2 tsp. onion powder -

13. 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika -

14. 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional) -

15. 1 red bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, finely chopped (optional) -

16. 1 (15-oz.) can black beans, drained, rinsed -

17. 1 (15-oz.) can corn, drained -

18. 1 pt. cherry tomatoes, halved -

19. 6 oz. Monterey Jack, shredded (about 1 1/2 c.) -

20. 4 scallions, thinly sliced -

How to cook deliciously - Cowboy Pasta Salad

1. Stage

In a small bowl, whisk oil, lime juice, chiles, honey, and 1/2 tsp. salt

2. Stage

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta, stirring occasionally, until al dente according to package instructions. Drain pasta and transfer to a large bowl. Add half of dressing and toss to combine.

3. Stage

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, arrange beef in a single layer; season with salt and pepper. Cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until no pink remains, about 5 minutes. Drain any excess fat. Add chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, onion powder, and paprika; season with salt and pepper.

4. Stage

Add pasta, onion (if using), bell pepper (if using), beans, corn, tomatoes, and remaining dressing to skillet; season with salt. Fold in cheese and scallions until cheese is melted, about 3 minutes.