Taco Ranch Bites Recipe
These Taco Ranch Bites are a delicious, easy-to-make appetizer featuring seasoned ground beef, tangy ranch dressing, and melted cheddar cheese served in crispy phyllo tart shells. Perfect for parties or casual gatherings, they deliver a flavorful bite packed with Tex-Mex goodness and creamy ranch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 75 bites (5 packages of 15 shells each) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 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: Preheat your oven to 350°F to prepare for baking the filled tart shells later.
- Cook Ground Beef: In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until it is no longer pink. Drain excess fat to keep the filling lean.
- Add Seasoning and Tomatoes: Stir in the taco seasoning and the can of diced tomatoes with green chiles, including the juice. Continue cooking the mixture together for about 5 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Combine Cheese and Ranch: In a separate bowl, mix the shredded cheddar cheese with the ranch dressing to create a creamy mixture.
- Mix Meat with Cheese and Ranch: Add the cooked taco meat mixture to the cheese and ranch blend, stirring thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Fill Phyllo Shells: Spoon the combined mixture into the frozen phyllo tart shells, filling each shell generously.
- Bake the Bites: Place the filled tart shells on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes if thawed or 10-13 minutes if frozen, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- You can substitute lean ground turkey or chicken for a lighter variation.
- For extra heat, add a few dashes of hot sauce or diced jalapeños to the meat mixture.
- Phyllo shells can be found in the frozen section of most grocery stores; no need to thaw before filling.
- Serve these bites warm for best flavor and texture.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven for a few minutes to restore crispiness.
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