Easy Taco Ranch Bites (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 lb ground beef (preferably lean)
02 - 1 oz packet taco seasoning (premium brand)
03 - 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
04 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (preferably aged for richer flavor)
05 - 8 oz bottle premium Ranch dressing
06 - 5 packs of 15-count frozen phyllo tart shells

# Instructions:

01 - Set your oven to 350ºF.
02 - In a skillet, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.
03 - Stir in the taco seasoning, then add the can of diced tomatoes and green chiles. Mix well and simmer for 5 minutes before removing from heat.
04 - In a separate bowl, mix together the shredded cheddar cheese and Ranch dressing. Then, combine this with the cooked taco meat.
05 - Carefully spoon the taco meat mixture into the frozen phyllo tart shells. If you plan to freeze them for later, now is the time to do so.
06 - Place the filled tarts in the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes. If baking from frozen, add an extra 2-3 minutes to the bake time to ensure they heat through properly.