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Taco Beef Party Bites with Cheddar and Ranch in Phyllo Shells Recipe

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These Party Bites are a delicious, easy-to-make appetizer featuring seasoned ground beef, cheese, and ranch dressing baked in crispy phyllo tart shells. Perfect for gatherings, these savory tarts combine the flavors of taco seasoning and diced tomatoes with the creaminess of ranch and cheddar cheese, all baked to golden perfection.

Ingredients

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Meat Mixture

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 package (1 oz) taco seasoning
  • 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained

Cheese Mixture

  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 bottle (8 oz) ranch dressing

Shells

  • 5 packages (15 count each) frozen phyllo tart shells

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the tart shells.
  2. Cook Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until it is no longer pink, about 7-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat to keep the filling moist but not greasy.
  3. Add Seasoning and Tomatoes: Stir in the taco seasoning and the can of diced tomatoes with green chiles (undrained) into the cooked beef. Let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes to blend the flavors well.
  4. Mix Cheese and Dressing: In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded cheddar cheese and ranch dressing until smooth and creamy. Then add the cooked taco meat mixture and mix thoroughly to distribute all ingredients evenly.
  5. Fill Tart Shells: Spoon the combined mixture into the frozen phyllo tart shells, filling each shell generously.
  6. Bake: Place the filled tart shells on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes if the shells are thawed, or 10-13 minutes if they are frozen. Bake until the cheese is melted and the tarts are heated through.

Notes

  • Make sure to drain the cooked ground beef well to avoid soggy tart shells.
  • The baking time can vary slightly depending on your oven and whether the tart shells are frozen or thawed.
  • For a spicier bite, add some chopped jalapeños to the meat mixture.
  • These party bites can be prepared in advance and baked just before serving.
  • Use lean ground beef to reduce the fat content and keep the bites healthier.

Find it online: https://queenrecipe.com/taco-beef-party-bites-with-cheddar-and-ranch-in-phyllo-shells-recipe/