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Taco Ranch Bites

Dive into these tempting Taco Ranch Bites! Made with juicy ground beef, zesty taco seasoning, fiery diced tomatoes & green chiles, rich cheddar cheese, creamy ranch dressing, all cradled in delicate phyllo tart shells. A flavor fiesta in every bite!
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 75 Tarts

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef preferably lean
  • 1 1-oz package of taco seasoning, of a premium brand
  • 1 10-oz can of diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
  • 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese preferably aged for richer flavor
  • 1 8-oz bottle of Ranch dressing, premium quality
  • 5 sets of 15-count frozen phyllo tart shells

Instructions

  • Oven Preparation: Begin by preheating the oven to a temperature of 350ºF.
  • Meat Preparation: In a refined skillet, cook the ground beef until it has fully transitioned from its pink hue. Proceed to drain any residual fat.
  • Seasoning Addition: Incorporate the taco seasoning to the meat. Subsequently, add the can of diced tomatoes and green chiles. Mix thoroughly and allow to cook for an additional 5 minutes. Once complete, remove from heat source.
  • Mixture Preparation: In a separate mixing bowl, combine the shredded cheddar cheese with the Ranch dressing. Once blended, integrate the previously cooked taco meat.
  • Assembly: With meticulous care, spoon the finalized taco meat mixture into the frozen phyllo tart shells. Should you desire to serve at a later time, this would be the appropriate juncture to freeze them.
  • Baking: Place the assembled bites into the preheated oven and bake for a duration of 8-10 minutes. If baking from a frozen state, it is advisable to extend the baking time by an additional 2-3 minutes to ensure thorough heating.
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