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Party Bites


  • Total Time: 33 minutes
  • Yield: 30 servings 1x
  • Diet: Mixed

Description

Savory appetizers with ground beef, zesty taco seasoning, and creamy ranch dressing in crispy phyllo tart shells. Perfect for gatherings!


Ingredients

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  • 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
  • 1 bottle (8 oz) ranch dressing
  • 5 packages (15 count each) frozen phyllo tart shells

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until it’s no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add the taco seasoning and diced tomatoes and chiles to the cooked beef. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
  4. In a bowl, mix the shredded cheddar cheese with the ranch dressing. Then, stir in the cooked taco meat.
  5. Spoon the mixture evenly into the frozen phyllo tart shells.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes if using thawed shells, or 10-13 minutes if they’re frozen.

Notes

Consider pairing with guacamole or salsa for extra flavor. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 13 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bite
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: party appetizers, bite-sized snacks, phyllo shells, taco flavored, easy recipes