Taco Pasta Salad

This vibrant taco pasta salad dish features tender rotini pasta tossed with seasoned ground beef, black beans, sweet corn, juicy tomatoes, and green bell peppers. I mixed all in a creamy taco-flavored sauce, then topped with sharp cheddar cheese and a sprinkling of crushed chips for added crunch. The combination of colors and textures creates a satisfying dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prepping.

Why Taco Pasta is a Meal in Itself?

Taco Pasta Salad is the definition of a complete meal. It has everything you need in one bowl protein from ground beef and beans, carbs from the pasta, veggies like tomatoes, peppers, and corn, and dairy from the cheese. With rich flavor and a variety of textures, it satisfies hunger while saving time and dishes. It's ideal for families or anyone craving a warm and comforting dish with a flavorful kick.

Taco Pasta Salad

Taco Pasta Salad is a bold and hearty one-pot meal that brings together your favorite taco flavors with comforting pasta. Loaded with seasoned ground beef, vegetables, and cheese, it’s quick to prepare and perfect for feeding a crowd.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Salad

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 4

Ingredients

  

• 8 oz Rotini Pasta
• 1 pound Ground Beef
• 1 cup Corn
• 1 can Black Beans rinsed and drained
• 1 cup Cheddar Cheese
• ½ Monterey Jack Cheese
• 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes
• 1 Red Onion chopped
• 1 Green Bell Pepper chopped
• 1 Jalapeno chopped
• 1 packet Taco Seasoning
• ½ cup Cilantro chopped
• ½ cup Beef Broth
• 1 /2 cup Sour Cream
• ½ cup Salsa
• ¼ cup Crushed Doritos
• Juice of 1 Lime

Instructions

 

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
• In a large skillet, add the ground beef to the skillet. Break it apart with a spoon and cook until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
• Stir in the taco seasoning packet and beef broth. Mix well to coat the meat. Let it simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Remove and set aside
• In empty dish add sour cream, salsa, and lime juice. Mix to combine. Set aside.
• In a large bowl add cooked pasta, ground beef, tomatoes, black beans, corn, onion, and jalapenos. Mix to combine.
• Stir in the salsa and sour cream mixture. Mix well until everything is creamy and evenly combined.
• Mix in chopped cilantro for brightness.
• Add cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese. Mix well.
• Spoon into bowls and top with a sprinkle of crushed Doritos for crunch and extra shredded cheese if desired.

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Recipe Tips

For extra creaminess, stir in a few tablespoons of sour cream or cream cheese right before serving. Want more crunch? Add crushed Doritos chips on top just before serving to keep them crispy.

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