Mini Taco Bites Appetizer

Ingredients

•  1 pound lean ground beef
•  1 (10 ounce) can of Rotel (diced tomatoes and green chilies)
•  1/2 cup black beans, drained
•  1 envelope taco seasoning
•  1 envelope ranch dressing mix
•  1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
•  3 (1.9 ounce) packages of frozen miniture phyllo tart shells
•  Optional Toppings; shredded lettuce, sour cream tomato, avocado, chopped cilantro or parsley

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350° F
2. In a skillet over medium heat brown ground beef until cooked through and no longer pink. Drain fat.
3. Stir in Rotel, beans, taco seasoning, and ranch packet. Simmer uncovered for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the cheese.
4. Place frozen phyllo shells on a large ungreased rimmed baking sheet. Fill with taco meat mixture.
5. Bake for 6-8 minutes until cheese is melted.
6. Serve with desired toppings.