Spanish Rice Enchiladas

Total Time

Prep: 55 min. Bake: 30 min.

Makes

6 enchiladas

Updated: Oct. 05, 2023
My husband and son love ground geef in every way. It's versatile and delicious in so many recipes. With an assortment of toppings, these enchilas are a meal by themselves.—Corine Kirscher, Auburn, Washington

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 envelope taco seasoning, divided
  • 2-1/2 cups water, divided
  • 1 package (6.8 ounces) Spanish rice and pasta mix
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 6 flour tortillas (10 inches)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
  • Diced avocado, sliced ripe olives, shredded lettuce, sour cream and/or taco sauce

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Set aside 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning; add remaining seasoning to beef. Stir in 3/4 cup water; cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute rice mix in butter over medium heat until golden brown. Add the tomatoes, contents of rice seasoning packet and remaining water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in beef mixture.
  3. Spread over tortillas to within 1/2 in. of edge. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. Roll up and place seam side down in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine tomato sauce and reserved taco seasoning; pour over the enchiladas. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  4. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through. Serve with toppings of your choice.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 646 calories, 26g fat (14g saturated fat), 87mg cholesterol, 2065mg sodium, 66g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 8g fiber), 31g protein.