Hearty Cowboy Pasta Salad with Beef, Bacon, and BBQ Ranch - My Home Made Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) bow tie pasta or rotini
• 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef
• 1 packet (1 oz or 28 g) taco seasoning
• 1/3 cup (80 ml) water
• 12 oz (340 g) bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
• 1 can (15 oz or 425 g) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (15 oz or 425 g) sweet corn, drained
• 1 1/2 cups (225 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup (115 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup (50 g) sliced scallions
• 1/4 cup (35 g) finely diced red onion
• 1 small jalapeno, seeded and finely diced, optional
• 3/4 cup (180 g) mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) ranch dressing
• 1/3 cup (80 ml) barbecue sauce
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Salt, to taste