Taco Ranch Bites
Delicious Taco Ranch Bites made with ground beef, taco seasoning, and cheese; perfect for parties or a quick snack.
Equipment
- 12-inch non-stick skillet
- Meat Masher Tool
- Mixing Bowls
- Rotary Cheese Grater
- Rimmed Baking Sheet
Ingredients
Meat and Seasoning
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 oz taco seasoning 1 package
- 1 can diced tomatoes and green chiles 10-oz, undrained
Cheese and Dressing
- 2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 bottle ranch dressing 8-oz
Shells
- 5 count frozen phyllo tart shells 15-count
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- In a skillet, cook ground beef until no longer pink. Drain fat.
- Add taco seasoning and diced tomatoes and green chiles. Stir and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Combine shredded cheddar cheese, Ranch dressing, and taco meat.
- Spoon taco meat mixture into frozen phyllo tart shells. You can freeze for later at this point.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, until cheese melts. (Add 2-3 minutes to the baking time if baking frozen tarts).
Notes
Can make ahead and refrigerate or freeze for later. Great for tailgating and parties.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tartCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg
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