Taco Ranch Bites Snack (Print-Friendly Format)
Tasty bites featuring taco-seasoned beef, cheddar, and ranch in flaky shells.
# Required Ingredients:
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1 lb lean ground beef
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1 oz packet premium taco seasoning
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1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
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2 cups shredded aged cheddar cheese
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8 oz bottle premium Ranch dressing
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5 packs of 15-count frozen phyllo tart shells
# How to Make It:
01 -
Set your oven to 350ºF.
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In a skillet, brown the ground beef until fully cooked and no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.
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Stir in the taco seasoning, then add the can of diced tomatoes and green chiles. Mix well and simmer for 5 minutes before removing from heat.
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In a separate bowl, mix together the shredded cheddar cheese and Ranch dressing. Then, combine this mixture with the cooked taco meat.
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Carefully spoon the taco meat mixture into the frozen phyllo tart shells. If desired, freeze the filled tarts for later baking.
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Place the filled tarts in the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes. If baking from frozen, add an extra 2-3 minutes to ensure they heat through properly.