Description
Taco Ranch Bites are a flavorful appetizer that combines the taste of tacos with creamy ranch dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef, preferably lean
- 1 oz packet taco seasoning, premium brand
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, preferably aged
- 8 oz bottle premium Ranch dressing
- 5 packs of 15-count frozen phyllo tart shells
Instructions
- Preheat your oven according to the phyllo tart shell package instructions.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat.
- Add taco seasoning and canned tomatoes with green chiles to the beef. Stir and cook until heated through.
- Remove from heat and mix in shredded cheddar cheese.
- Place phyllo tart shells on a baking sheet.
- Spoon the beef mixture into each tart shell.
- Drizzle Ranch dressing over the filled tart shells.
- Bake according to tart shell instructions until golden and heated through.
Notes
- Serve warm for best flavor.
- Adjust spiciness by choosing mild or hot taco seasoning.
- Can substitute ground turkey for a leaner option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Taco Ranch Bites