Beef and Rice Enchiladas

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Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 1 (6.8-oz) pkg Spanish rice mix
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 (10-oz) cans enchilada sauce, divided
  • 1½ lb ground beef
  • 1 (8-oz) pkg shredded Mexican-blend cheese, divided
  • 1 Tbsp ground cumin
  • 10 soft-taco-size flour tortillas

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add rice mix, and cook 2 minutes or until golden brown. Stir in 2 cups water, 1 can enchilada sauce, and seasoning packet (from rice mix). Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until rice is tender.
  2. Meanwhile, cook beef in a large skillet over medium heat until beef is browned and crumbly; drain, and return to skillet. Stir in rice mixture, 1 cup cheese, and cumin.
  3. Spoon about ⅔ cup mixture down centers of tortillas; roll up, and place seam side down in a lightly greased baking dish. Pour 1 can enchilada sauce over filled tortillas and sprinkle with 1 cup cheese.
  4. Bake 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 head iceberg lettuce
  • ¾ cup Ranch dressing

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Cut lettuce into 6 wedges; divide among 6 plates. Drizzle with dressing.

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