Zesty Party Nibbles Cups
Mini phyllo shells filled with taco seasoned beef, tomatoes and green chiles, cheddar, and ranch, baked until bubbly.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 oz taco seasoning mix
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles with juice
- 1 ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 60 mini phyllo cup shells four boxes of 15
Instructions
Cooking
- Heat. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Brown. Cook the beef until no pink remains and it reaches 160 degrees F, then drain.
- Simmer. Stir in the taco seasoning and tomatoes with chiles and simmer 5 minutes until most of the liquid cooks off.
- Blend. Mix the cheddar with the ranch, then stir in the warm beef.
- Fill. Set the shells on the pan and fill each with about 1 tablespoon of filling.
- Bake. Bake about 10 minutes until bubbling, then cool briefly and serve warm.
Notes
Substitutions: Use ground turkey, shredded chicken, or pepper jack cheese.
Tips: Drain the beef well, reduce the liquid, and fill the shells just before baking.
Storage: Refrigerate within 2 hours for 3 to 4 days and reheat to 165 degrees F at 350 degrees F.