Taco Ranch Bites
These Taco Ranch Bites are a simple, crowd-pleasing appetizer made with seasoned ground beef, ranch seasoning, melty cheese, and crunchy tortilla scoop chips. Each bite is loaded with bold Tex-Mex flavor and topped with fresh tomato and cilantro for a colorful finish.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 Tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 Tbsp ranch seasoning I use Hidden Valley Original Ranch Seasoning
- ¼ cup water
- 24 mini tortilla scoop chips I use Tostitos Scoops
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 1 small tomato diced
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
Optional toppings
- Sour cream
- Guacamole
- Salsa
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
- Add taco seasoning, ranch seasoning, and water to the skillet. Stir to coat and simmer for 2–3 minutes until the mixture thickens.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Place tortilla scoop chips on a baking tray. Fill each with a spoonful of seasoned beef, diced tomatoes and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 5–7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Nutrition
Calories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 114mgPotassium: 71mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 112IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 0.4mg
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