Taco Ranch Bites
These savory Taco Ranch Bites feature seasoned ground beef, cheddar, and Ranch dressing baked in crispy phyllo shells for an irresistible appetizer or snack.
Equipment
- 1 oven preheated to 350ºF
- 1 skillet for cooking beef
- 1 mixing bowl for combining cheese and dressing
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 oz taco seasoning packet
- 1 can 10 oz diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese preferably aged
- 8 oz bottle Ranch dressing
- 5 packs frozen phyllo tart shells 15 shells per pack
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- Add taco seasoning and the can of diced tomatoes with green chiles to the beef. Stir to combine and simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded cheddar cheese and Ranch dressing.
- Mix the cheese and Ranch dressing mixture with the cooked taco meat.
- Spoon the taco mixture into the frozen phyllo tart shells. Freeze if preparing ahead.
- Bake the filled tarts for 8-10 minutes, or 10-13 minutes if baking from frozen, until heated through.
Notes
- Use lean beef to reduce fat content.
- For a spicier bite, add hot sauce to the taco meat mixture.
- Freeze assembled tarts for up to 1 month and bake directly from frozen.