COWBOY PASTA SALAD

By shygirl

Got this recipe from Mike Varney

Ingredients

• Dressing:
• 1 pound pasta shells or macaroni, cooked according to package instructions and tossed with 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled, plus extra for garnish, optional
• 3/4 pound lean ground beef
• 1 (15.25 oz.) can whole kernel corn, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15.25 oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, halved
• 1/3 cup green onion, finely chopped
• 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
• 1/4 cup spicy brown mustard
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons hot sauce

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook 3/4 pound of lean ground beef and drain.
2. Cook 1 lb. bacon crisp and crumble , save some for garnish, optional
3. Cook Pasta shells Bowtie or Macaroni according to package instructions.
4. Add whole kernel corn (drained), Black beans rinsed and drained, Cherry Tomatoes, Cheddar cheese, green onions, cilantro, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, re pepper flakes,Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
5. Mix all ingredients together
6. Add Dressing ingredients then toss to mix and ready to serve.