Easy Ranch Taco Bites 

These Easy Ranch Taco Bites deliver a delightful Tex‑Mex twist in a bite‑sized phyllo shell. Imagine savory ground beef simmered with taco seasoning, tangy diced tomatoes and green chiles, all blended with creamy ranch dressing and melty cheddar. Baked until golden and bubbly, they’re the perfect crowd-pleasing appetizer for game day or any gathering, with zero gluten fuss and maximum flavor. 

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
  
  

• 1 (1-ounce) package taco seasoning
  
  

• 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
  
  

• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  
  

• 1 (8-ounce) bottle Ranch dressing
  
  

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

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 °F.
   
   

2. In a skillet, cook the ground beef until browned; drain excess fat.
   
   

3. Add taco seasoning and the diced tomatoes with green chiles; cook for about 5 minutes.
   
   

4. In a bowl, combine the beef mixture with shredded cheddar and Ranch dressing.
   
   

5. Spoon the mixture into the frozen phyllo tart shells.
   
   

6. Bake for 8–10 minutes, or about 10–12 minutes if the tart shells are frozen, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
   
   

Nutrients (estimated per bite)

• Calories: ~50 kcal
  
  

• Protein: ~3 g
  
  

• Fat: ~3 g
  
  

• Carbohydrates: ~3 g
  
  

• Sugar: ~0.5 g
  
  

• Sodium: ~80 mg