Description
Taco Ranch Bites are cheesy, flavorful mini appetizers made with taco-seasoned beef, melted cheddar, and a drizzle of ranch dressing, all baked into crisp phyllo shells or tortilla scoops. Perfect for parties, game day, or a quick snack.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 package (1 oz) taco seasoning
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ~8 oz ranch dressing
- Mini phyllo cups or scoop-shaped tortilla chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in taco seasoning and diced tomatoes with green chiles. Simmer 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar until melted.
- Arrange phyllo cups or tortilla scoops on a baking sheet. Spoon beef mixture into each shell.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and shells are golden.
- Drizzle ranch dressing on top or serve on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Swap ground beef for turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Use pepper jack or Mexican blend cheese for a different flavor.
- Add jalapeños or hot taco seasoning for extra heat.
- Try baked wonton cups or mini tortillas instead of phyllo or tortilla scoops.
- Chipotle ranch or cilantro-lime dressing makes a great topping alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 bites
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 28mg
