Description
These Taco Ranch Bites are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer, perfect for parties or a casual family dinner. With a hearty taco meat filling, creamy ranch dressing, and cheddar cheese all nestled in a crispy phyllo shell, they’re sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
- 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 for a richer flavor)
- 8 oz bottle premium Ranch dressing
- 5 packs of 15-count frozen phyllo tart shells
Instructions
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Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350ºF (175ºC).
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Cook Beef: In a skillet, brown the ground beef until fully cooked and no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.
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Add Seasoning: Stir in the taco seasoning and then add the can of diced tomatoes and green chiles (undrained). Mix well and let it simmer for 5 minutes before removing from heat.
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Prepare Mixture: In a separate bowl, mix together the shredded cheddar cheese and Ranch dressing. Combine this mixture with the cooked taco meat.
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Assemble Tarts: Carefully spoon the taco meat mixture into the frozen phyllo tart shells. If you plan to freeze them for later, now is the time to do so.
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Bake: Place the filled tarts in the oven and bake for 8–10 minutes. If baking from frozen, add an extra 2–3 minutes to the bake time to ensure they heat through properly.
Notes
- Freezing Tip: These Taco Ranch Bites can be frozen before baking. Just assemble the tarts, freeze them, and bake them from frozen when you’re ready to serve.
- You can customize the filling by adding some sour cream or diced jalapeños for an extra kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Party Food
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American