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Mexican Style Ranch Taco Bites Recipe

Mexican Style Ranch Taco Bites Recipe

These Mexican Style Ranch Taco Bites are the perfect appetizer for parties and family dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Dish
Cuisine American, Mexican, Tex-Mex
Servings 6 taco cups
Calories 391 kcal

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • skillet
  • pizza cutter

Ingredients
  

Taco Bites

  • 12 pieces Flour Tortillas Taco or Fajita Size
  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • 1 10 oz Rotel
  • 0.5 cup Ranch
  • 3 tablespoons Homemade Taco Seasoning or 1 Packet of your favorite store brand
  • 0.5 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Minced Garlic
  • 0.5 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese Cheddar, Mexican Blend or Pepperjack work great

Optional Toppers for Serving

  • Salsa
  • Sour Cream
  • Guacamole
  • Shredded Lettuce
  • Diced Jalapeno
  • Avocado
  • Diced Tomato
  • Lime Juice
  • Fresh Cilantro

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Lay out your flour tortillas and cut them into squares. I like to use a pizza cutter and just try my best to make the cuts even. After they are all cut spray a muffin tin with cooking spray and fold.pinch them into a muffin tin forming a sort of cup.
  • Once they are folded spray all the tortillas again with the cooking spray. This will help them crisp up. Bake the tortilla cups for 10 minutes at 400 degrees F, or until they are crisp and hold their shape.
  • While the tortillas are in the oven, brown the ground beef in a large skillet until brown and strain the grease. Return the meat to the pan and add in the Rotel, ranch dressing, taco seasoning, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder and stir until combined.
  • Once the taco cup filling is cooked begin to assemble the bites. Divide the filling between the twelve cups as evenly as possible. Top with shredded cheese and return to the oven for 2-5 minutes just until the cheese is good and melted.
  • Once the cheese has melted, remove the taco cups from the muffin tin and serve warm with additional toppings of choice, enjoy!

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Re-warm in the oven (preferred) or microwave until warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 2taco cupsCalories: 391kcalCarbohydrates: 37.1gProtein: 30.8gFat: 12.8gSaturated Fat: 6.1gCholesterol: 88mgSodium: 513mgPotassium: 452mgFiber: 3.5gSugar: 5gCalcium: 190mgIron: 15mg
Keyword Appetizer, easy recipe, Game Day Snack, Mexican Style Ranch Taco Bites, Party Food, taco recipe
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