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Taco Ranch Bites

Bite-sized bundles of crispy tortilla goodness with seasoned ground beef, creamy ranch, and melty cheese tucked into golden wontons - perfect party appetizers.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Servings: 24
Calories: 85
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package wonton wrappers (24 count)
  • 1 pound ground beef (85/15 lean)
  • 1 packet taco seasoning (1 oz)
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • 1 cup Mexican cheese blend, shredded
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or cooking spray
  • 1/4 cup diced tomatoes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly spray a mini muffin tin with cooking spray. Press one wonton wrapper into each cup, creating little bowls.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the ground beef, breaking it into small crumbles as it cooks for 5-6 minutes until no pink remains. Drain excess grease.
  3. Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Let it simmer for 2 minutes until the liquid absorbs.
  4. Remove the skillet from heat and fold in the ranch dressing.
  5. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the beef mixture into each wonton cup. Top each bite with a generous pinch of shredded cheese, pressing it lightly into the filling.
  6. Bake for 8-10 minutes until wonton edges turn golden brown and crispy, and cheese melts completely.
  7. Let cool in the pan for 3-4 minutes before carefully lifting them out with a small spoon. Garnish with diced tomatoes and chopped green onions.

Notes

Brown the seasoned beef mixture up to two days ahead and store in refrigerator for quick assembly. Don't skip draining beef grease to avoid soggy bites. Let beef cool slightly before adding ranch to prevent curdling. Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in 350°F oven for 4-5 minutes to restore crispy texture. Can freeze baked and cooled bites for up to 2 months.