TINY BEEF TARTS

By cecelia26_

Ingredients

• Toppings:
• 12 ounces Ground Beef (95% lean)
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup prepared mild or medium taco sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 2 packages (2.1 ounces each) frozen mini phyllo shells (30 shells total)
• 1/2 cup shredded reduced fat Mexican cheese blend
• Shredded lettuce, sliced grape or cherry tomatoes, guacamole, lowfat sour cream, sliced ripe olives

Preparation

Step 1

1.Heat oven to 350°F. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add Ground Beef, onion and garlic in large nonstick skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, breaking up beef into small crumbles and stirring occasionally. Pour off drippings, if necessary. Add taco sauce, cumin, salt and pepper; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until mixture is heated through.
2.Place phyllo shells on rimmed baking sheet. Spoon beef mixture evenly into shells. Top evenly with cheese. Bake 9 to 10 minutes or until shells are crisp and cheese is melted.
3.Top tarts with lettuce, tomatoes, guacamole, sour cream, and olives, as desired.