Taco Ranch Bites Delight Recipe
Taco Ranch Bites are delicious mini phyllo pastry cups filled with seasoned ground meat, topped with ranch dressing, cheese, and fresh vegetables. They make for a perfect appetizer or snack at any gathering.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup sliced black olives
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- 1 package mini phyllo pastry cups
- to taste fresh cilantro for garnish
- to taste sour cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or turkey until browned, breaking it into small pieces.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning over the meat and add ¼ cup of water, stirring to combine. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Arrange mini phyllo pastry cups on a baking sheet.
- Once the meat mixture thickens, remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Fill each phyllo cup with about one tablespoon of seasoned taco meat.
- Drizzle about 1 teaspoon of ranch dressing on top of the meat in each cup.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, sliced black olives, and chopped green onions over each cup.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until cheese is bubbly and pastry cups are golden brown.
- Let cool for a few minutes, garnish with cilantro, and serve warm with ranch dressing and sour cream.
Notes
Serve warm with extra ranch dressing and sour cream for dipping.