Best Cowboy Pasta Salad Recipe - How To Make Cowboy Pasta Salad

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