Beef ‘n’ Rice Enchiladas

Total Time

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 20 min.

Makes

10 enchiladas

Updated: Jan. 02, 2024
With a toddler in the house, I look for foods that are a snap to make. Loaded with beef, cheese and a flavorful rice mix, these enchiladas come together without a fuss. But they’re so good that guests think I spent hours in the kitchen. —Jennifer Smith, Colona, Illinois

Ingredients

  • 1 package (6.8 ounces) Spanish rice and pasta mix
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 cans (10 ounces each) enchilada sauce, divided
  • 10 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
  • 1-2/3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • Optional: Chopped fresh cilantro and sour cream

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare rice mix according to package directions using butter, water and diced tomatoes. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; crumble meat; drain. Stir in Spanish rice and 1-1/4 cups enchilada sauce.
  2. Spoon about 2/3 cup beef mixture down the center of each tortilla. Top each with 1 tablespoon cheese; roll up.
  3. Place in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with the remaining enchilada sauce and cheese. Bake, uncovered until the cheese is melted, 20-25 minutes. If desired, serve with cilantro and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts

1 enchilada: 415 calories, 17g fat (8g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 1141mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 20g protein.