Ingredients :
1 lb ground beef, cooked & drained
1 lb rotini pasta, cooked & cooled
1 oz taco seasoning
1 small yellow onion, diced
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
2 cups shredded cheddar jack cheese
3 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
1 1/2 cups French dressing
9 3/4 oz bag Nacho Doritos, crushed
Prepare the Beef: Brown the beef, drain, mix in taco seasoning.
Cook the Pasta: Boil rotini until al dente, rinse, and cool.
Prepare Veggies: Dice onion, slice tomatoes, shred lettuce and cheese.
Combine: Mix beef, pasta, veggies, and cheese in a large bowl.
Add Dressing: Toss with French dressing to coat.
Crush Doritos: Add crushed Doritos for crunch.
Serve: Enjoy immediately, garnish optionally with cheese, cilantro, or sour cream.
Perfect for: Potlucks, picnics, family gatherings – a hearty, flavorful meal that combines the zest of tacos with pasta salad’s ease!