Description
Taco Ranch Bites are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer featuring a savory mixture of ground beef, taco seasoning, and creamy ranch dressing, all baked in crispy phyllo tart shells.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 package (1 oz) taco seasoning
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 bottle (8 oz) ranch dressing
- 5 packages (15 count each) frozen phyllo tart shells
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cook ground beef in skillet until no longer pink. Drain fat.
- Add taco seasoning, tomatoes, and chiles to beef. Cook 5 minutes more.
- In a bowl, combine cheese and ranch dressing. Add cooked taco meat and mix.
- Spoon the mixture into frozen phyllo shells.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or 10-13 minutes if frozen.
Notes
- Ensure to drain the fat from the beef thoroughly for a healthier option.
- Feel free to add additional toppings such as diced onions or cilantro before baking.
- Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Taco Ranch Bite
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg