Taco Ranch Bites in 35 Minutes with Beef and Phyllo

Instructions:

1. Brown the beef. Place the ground beef in a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook until no pink remains, using a wooden spoon to break the meat into tiny, uniform crumbles. Note: Small crumbles ensure every shell gets an even amount of meat.
2. Drain the fat. Move the meat to one side of the pan and tilt it, or use a colander. Drain the fat completely so the mixture isn't oily.
3. Simmer the base. Stir in the taco seasoning and the thoroughly drained tomatoes with green chiles. Cook for 3-5 minutes until the liquid has completely evaporated. Note: Any remaining moisture will make the shells soft, so don't rush this.
4. Cool the mixture. Remove the skillet from the heat. Let the beef sit for 3 minutes to slightly drop in temperature.
5. Create the emulsion. Fold in the ranch dressing and exactly half of the shredded cheese. Stir until the cheese has melted and the sauce is glossy.
6. Prep the shells. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line up the 30 phyllo shells on a parchment lined baking sheet.
7. Apply the moisture seal. Place a tiny pinch of the remaining cheese at the bottom of each empty shell.
8. Fill the bites. Spoon a generous tablespoon of the beef mixture into each shell, pressing down slightly. Top with the rest of the cheese.
9. Final oven finish. Bake for 8-10 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and the shell edges are golden brown.
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