Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup corn (canned or frozen)
- 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing or zesty dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in taco seasoning and follow package instructions to combine (adding water if required).
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, seasoned beef, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, corn, black beans, and red onion.
- Drizzle with ranch dressing and toss to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Top with shredded cheese and garnish with cilantro if desired.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for enhanced flavor.
Notes
Consider setting up a taco bar with additional toppings like avocado, jalapeños, or sour cream to customize each plate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Beef
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg