Taco Ranch Bites Recipe
These Taco Ranch Bites are the perfect savory appetizer combining seasoned ground beef, creamy ranch dressing, and melted cheddar cheese all nestled in crispy phyllo tart shells. Easy to prepare and bake, they make a delicious party snack or game day treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 75 bites (5 packages x 15 tart shells each) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
Meat & Seasoning
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 package (1 oz) taco seasoning
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
Dairy & Sauces
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 bottle (8 oz) ranch dressing
Baking Essentials
- 5 packages (15 count each) frozen phyllo tart shells
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F to ensure it’s ready for baking the tart shells once filled.
- Cook Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until it is fully browned and no longer pink inside. Drain excess fat thoroughly to avoid greasiness.
- Season Beef: Add the taco seasoning packet, diced tomatoes, and green chiles (with their juices) to the cooked beef. Stir well and cook for an additional 5 minutes to blend flavors and reduce excess liquid.
- Mix Filling: In a large bowl, combine the shredded cheddar cheese and ranch dressing. Add the cooked taco meat mixture and mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Fill Tart Shells: Spoon the cheesy taco mixture evenly into the frozen phyllo tart shells, distributing the filling to the top of each shell.
- Bake: Place the filled tart shells on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated 350°F oven for 8-10 minutes if thawed. If baking straight from frozen, extend baking to 10-13 minutes until the cheese is melted and the shells are crispy.
Notes
- Make sure to drain the cooked ground beef well to keep the filling from becoming soggy.
- If using frozen phyllo shells, no need to thaw before filling, but expect a slightly longer bake time.
- Feel free to add chopped green onions or jalapeños to the filling for extra flavor and heat.
- These bites can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven.
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