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Spanish Rice Enchiladas
 
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Prep Time: 55 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 85 Minutes
Servings: 6
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 (8 ounces) 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 13-in. x 9-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. Yield: 6 enchiladas.
By RecipeOfHealth.com