Description
Delightful Taco Ranch Bites featuring savory beef, zesty ranch dressing, and melted cheese on a crispy tortilla chip base.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 cup tortilla chips, crushed
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced olives
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned, then drain excess fat.
- Add taco seasoning and water according to package instructions, stir and simmer for a few minutes.
- Combine the seasoned beef, ranch dressing, and half of the shredded cheese in a mixing bowl.
- Layer the crushed tortilla chips in a baking dish, followed by the beef mixture.
- Top with the remaining cheese, diced tomatoes, olives, and green onions.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For a healthier option, substitute ground beef with turkey or add veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg