Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Preparation Steps
- Boil a large pot of salted water. Add bowtie pasta and cook until al dente, about 8–10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with taco seasoning for 6–8 minutes. Stir in rinsed black beans and heat through for 2–3 minutes.
- Cook bacon in a frying pan over medium heat until crispy, about 5–7 minutes. Crumble into bite-sized pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, spicy brown mustard, and hot sauce until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, beef mixture, crumbled bacon, and diced vegetables. Drizzle dressing over and toss to coat.
- Serve immediately or chill for at least an hour to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
Notes
For a deeper flavor, let the salad chill for at least an hour; store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
