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Mr. Food's Taco Pasta Salad Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 4 c shredded lettuce .
  • 1 c shredded cheddar cheese .
  • 1 tomato, sliced .
  • 1/2 medium onion, sliced .
  • 3/4 c water .
  • 3/4 c taco sauce or salsa .
  • crushed corn chips, for topping .
  • 1 lb ground beef .
  • 8 oz spiral shaped pasta (twists) .
  • 1/2 c black olives, drained, pitted & sliced (optional) .
  • 1 (1 1/2 oz) envelope taco seasoning mix .
  • 1 avocado, peeled & cubed

Directions
  • Step #1 Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Step #2 Rinse with cold water & dain well.
  • Step #3 Place in large bowl.
  • Step #4 Brown the beef In a large-ish skillet, stirring to break up clumps, until no pink remains.
  • Step #5 Drain off the fat & add the taco seasoning mix & water.
  • Step #6 Stir; bring to a boil.
  • Step #7 reduce heat & let simmer, uncovered, approximately 10 mins.
  • Step #8 Drain.
  • Step #9 Toss pasta carefully with beef mixture, tomato, onion, cheese & olives.
  • Step #10 Add taco sauce or salsa; mix carefully.
  • Step #11 Serve on a bed of shredded lettuce topped with avocado & crushed corn chips.
  • Step #12 Serve warm or chilled.
  • Enjoy the Mr. Food's Taco Pasta Salad recipe

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