Cook the bacon

• Fry the diced bacon in a pan until crisp.
• Set aside on paper towels.

Brown the beef with beans and seasoning

• Brown the ground beef in a pan, breaking it up.
• Add the pinto beans and burger seasoning and cook through.

Cook the pasta

• Boil water and cook the shells until al dente.
• Drain the pasta and stir in the cheese sauce.

Combine the filling

• Mix the cheese pasta with the ground beef, bacon and chopped jalapeño.
• Chill in the fridge until firm.

Shape and bread the balls

• Scoop portions of the chilled mixture and roll into balls.
• Coat in seasoned flour, then egg wash, then breadcrumbs.

Fry the balls

• Heat the oil and fry the balls slowly until golden and hot inside.
• Drain on paper towels and serve.