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Taco Ranch Bites

Taco Ranch Bites: Flavor-Packed Appetizers for Any Occasion

Enjoy these Taco Ranch Bites, a flavor-packed appetizer that combines savory ground beef, zesty taco seasoning, and creamy ranch dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 lb Ground Beef lean beef is preferred
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup Diced Tomatoes and Green Chiles
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup Ranch Dressing store-bought or homemade
For the Shells
  • 12 pieces Phyllo Tart Shells can be found in the frozen section

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat for about 5-7 minutes until browned.
  3. Add taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, and green chiles to the beef and simmer on low for 5 minutes.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine shredded cheddar cheese and ranch dressing until well mixed.
  5. Fold the meat mixture into the cheese and ranch blend until combined.
  6. Fill each phyllo tart shell with the meat and cheese filling.
  7. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
  8. Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These Taco Ranch Bites can be made ahead of time and frozen unbaked for convenience. Bake from frozen for best results.

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