These Keto Taco Ranch Bites are a tasty low-carb snack that has all the robust tastes of tacos with the touch of creamy ranch. These bites are ideal for anybody on a keto or low-carb diet because they are prepared with cream cheese, ground beef, cheddar cheese, taco seasoning, ranch dressing, and cream cheese. They are the perfect appetizer or snack for parties or dinner preparation because of their crispy exterior and flavorful, cheesy inside. It is both filling and keto-friendly since each bite is packed with protein and good fats. These nibbles may be altered by substituting sour cream for ranch or adding jalapeños for added spiciness.
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STATS:
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Serving size: 2 to 3 bites
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Cuisine: Mexican, Keto
- Total time: 25 minutes
- Course: Snack
- Diet: low carb & Keto
- Serving: four to six people
EQUIPMENT:
- Baking sheet
- Large pan
- Parchment paper
- Spatula
- Bowl
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 packet of taco seasoning (homemade)
- 2 oz. cream cheese
- ¼ cup ranch dressing
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ tsp. onion seasoning
- ¼ cup finely chopped green onions
- 1 egg
- ¼ tsp. garlic seasoning
- Salt & pepper
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTION:
- Turn the oven on to 375°F. Put parchment paper on a baking pan.
- We can warm-up the olive oil in a large skillet on the moderate heat.
- Use the wooden spoon to break up the ground beef during the cooking process until it is browned.
- Mix the taco seasoning when you drain the excess fat and a little water to combine the seasonings.
- Combine the cream cheese, green onions, ranch dressing, shredded cheddar cheese, egg, garlic powder, & onion powder in a separate bowl.
- To this mixture, add the spiced ground beef and toss until well blended.
- Place 1-2 teaspoons of the mixture in bite-sized balls on the baking sheet that has been prepared.
- Bake these taco ranch cites for twelve to fifteen minutes or till the exterior is crispy and brown.
- When these taco ranch bites gets bake then we can serve these bites with the guacamole or ranch dressing on the side.
TIPS:
- We can add some chopped jalapenos or some red chili flakes to make these ranch taco bites spicier.
- We can easily prepare these Ranch taco bites before time and freeze them unbaked. We can just add few additional minutes in the baking time and we can also bake them directly from the freezer when you are starting to cook.
- You may use sour cream and also a hot queso dip for extra taste if you don’t like ranch.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- We can put these Taco ranch bites in an airtight container and store these bites for more than 3 days.
FREEZER:
- We can put these Taco ranch bites on the baking sheet and freeze them individually till they gets hard and then put these bites in the freezer-safe bag and store these Taco ranch bites for more than 2 months.
REHEAT:
- We can reheat these Taco ranch bites in the oven at 350 degrees F for around 10 minutes when you are ready to consume these Taco ranch bites.
FAQs:
Are these Taco Ranch Bites low in carbs?
- These Taco Ranch Bites is comprises of only 3g net carbs, 1g fiber, 4g total carbs, and 14g protein is present in per serving of these Taco ranch bites.
Will we store these Taco Ranch Bites?
- We can easily store these Taco ranch Bites in the seal container and store these ranch bites for more than 3 days in the fridge or we can also freeze these ranch bites for more than 2 months in the freezer.
Can I make this Taco ranch Bites with another type of meat?
- We can make these Taco ranch Bites with chicken, turkey, or pork meat; we just have to modify the seasoning according to the requirement.
Will we prepare these Taco Ranch Bites vegetarian?
- Yes, we can simply replace the crumbled tofu with beef or any other meat to prepare the vegetarian version of these Taco Ranch Bites.
Are these Taco Ranch Bites keto-friendly?
- Yes, this recipe of Taco Ranch Bites is keto-friendly because it is prepared with all the keto-friendly ingredients that are safe to consume during a keto diet.
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 160 kcal
Net carbs: 3g
Iron: 1.2mg
Total carbs: 4g
Vitamin A: 250 IU
Fiber: 1g
Calcium: 120mg
Protein: 14g
Iron: 1.2mg
Sodium: 380mg
Potassium: 150mg
