Southwestern Shell Pasta Salad

Ingredients

1/2 lb small shell pasta, Cooked al dente as directed on box and drained and rinsed with cool water

1 cup peas, defrosted

1 cup corn, defrosted

1 cup canned black bean, rinsed and drained

1 cup diced red bell pepper

1/4 cup diced celery

1/3 cup diced slicing pepperoni

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1/4 cup diced scallion

1 chipotle pepper, diced

1 garlic clove, minced

1/2 teaspoon cumin

1 cup ranch dressing, low calories

salt and pepper, to taste

2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced

Directions

1 In a large bowl mix all ingredients together.

2 Adding more chipotle and adobo if desired.

3 Chill for 1 hour for flavors to meld.

Crock Pot Beef for Tacos

• Ingredients
• 1 (2-pound) London broil
• 1 (1.25-ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• Cooking spray
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped green chiles

Directions

• Trim fat from meat; rub seasoning mix over both sides of meat. Place meat in an electric slow cooker coated with cooking spray; add onion, vinegar, and green chiles. Cover with lid; cook on low-heat setting for 9 hours.