diff --git a/build/Microsoft.DotNet.Cli.Test.targets b/build/Microsoft.DotNet.Cli.Test.targets
index f9de278d8..866ada3a5 100644
--- a/build/Microsoft.DotNet.Cli.Test.targets
+++ b/build/Microsoft.DotNet.Cli.Test.targets
@@ -11,8 +11,7 @@
 
   <Target Name="Test"
           Condition=" '$(CLIBUILD_SKIP_TESTS)' != 'true' "
-          DependsOnTargets="EnsureStageSeparation;
-                            BuildTests;">
+          DependsOnTargets="BuildTests;">
 
     <PropertyGroup>
       <PathListSeparator>:</PathListSeparator>