Description
Bold, cheesy, and totally snackable taco ranch bites.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 package (30 count) mini phyllo shells
- Optional garnish: chopped fresh cilantro or green onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange phyllo shells on a baking sheet to thaw slightly.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until no longer pink. Break it up as it cooks and let it brown in spots. Drain excess grease.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in taco seasoning, ranch seasoning, and drained diced tomatoes with green chilies. Cook 2–3 minutes until heated through.
- Remove skillet from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and combined.
- Spoon or pipe the beef mixture into each phyllo shell, mounding slightly.
- Bake in preheated oven for 8–10 minutes until phyllo edges are golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Let cool 2–3 minutes, then sprinkle with cilantro or green onions if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Taco Ranch Bites, Snack, Appetizer