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Yesica Andrews

Taco Ranch Bites: Easy and Irresistible Snacks

Enjoy these delicious taco ranch bites made with seasoned ground beef, cheddar cheese, and creamy Ranch dressing baked in crispy phyllo tart shells. Perfect for parties and gatherings, this mini tacos recipe is a fantastic example of taco phyllo cup appetizers that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

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 richer flavor
  • 8 oz bottle premium Ranch dressing
  • 5 packs of 15-count frozen phyllo tart shells

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  2. Brown the ground beef in a skillet until fully cooked and drain excess fat.
  3. Stir in taco seasoning and diced tomatoes with green chiles, simmer for 5 minutes then remove from heat.
  4. Mix shredded cheddar cheese and Ranch dressing in a bowl.
  5. Combine cheese mixture with cooked taco meat.
  6. Spoon the taco mixture into the frozen phyllo tart shells.
  7. Bake filled tarts for 8-10 minutes, adding 2-3 extra minutes if baking from frozen until heated through.

Notes

  • If freezing, assemble and freeze before baking. Add a few extra minutes to the baking time when cooking from frozen. Use aged cheddar for a richer flavor and lean ground beef to reduce grease.