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Taco Ranch Bites


  • Author: William Cantor
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 75 bites 1x

Description

Crispy phyllo shells filled with seasoned ground beef, ranch, and melted cheddar for the perfect bite-sized appetizer.


Ingredients

Scale

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

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. Cook ground beef until no longer pink; drain.

3. Add taco seasoning, tomatoes, and chiles; cook 5 minutes.

4. Mix cheese and ranch in bowl, add taco meat.

5. Spoon mixture into phyllo shells.

6. Bake 8–10 minutes (10–13 if frozen).

Notes

Can be assembled and frozen before baking.

Keep shells frozen until ready to fill.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 bites
  • Calories: 80
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 3g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 18mg

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