Taco Ranch Bites
Seasoned taco beef with diced tomatoes and green chiles, topped with melted cheddar and a ranch drizzle, cut into bites.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Baking dish
- Sharp knife
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 oz taco seasoning about one packet
- 1 can diced tomatoes and green chiles 10 ounce can, undrained
- 2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup ranch dressing for drizzling
Instructions
Cooking
- Heat. Heat the oven to 350 F.
- Brown. Cook the beef until browned and drain the fat.
- Season. Stir in the taco seasoning and the tomatoes with green chiles and cook 2 to 3 minutes.
- Bake. Spread in a baking dish, top with cheddar, and bake 15 to 20 minutes until bubbly.
- Finish. Cool slightly, cut into squares, and drizzle with ranch.
Notes
Substitutions: Use ground turkey or pepper jack cheese.
Tips: Drain the beef well so the cheese sets.
Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition is calculated for one of six servings with ranch.