Best 2 Spanish Rice Enchiladas Recipes

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**Spanish Rice Enchiladas: A Fiesta of Flavors**

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**Authentic Ingredients, Exceptional Taste**

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SPANISH RICE ENCHILADAS



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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 enchiladas.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • 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. , 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. , 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. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through. Serve with toppings of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 646 calories, Fat 26g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 2065mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

SPANISH RICE BEEF AND CHEESE ENCHILADAS



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It's basically a spicy Spanish Rice in a Tortilla covered in Enchilada Sauce sprinkled with cheese. PS. I made up my own Enchilada sauce. I added a bit more Cayenne pepper to my sauce.

Provided by Denise Miles

Categories     Casseroles

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb ground beef
1/2 large onion
1 4oz mild green chilies-undrained
1 8oz tomato sauce
3 tsp chili powder
3 Tbsp tomato paste
1 14.5 oz. diced tomato undrained
2 dash(es) cayenne pepper
1 c white rice
2 c water or chicken broth
10 soft flour tortillas
2-1/2 c mild sharp shredded cheee divided
1 24 oz. can of enchilada sauce

Steps:

  • 1. In a skillet, brown Ground Beef. Drain off fat. Salt and pepper to taste. Add onion. Stir until onion is translucent. Transfer to a Bowl, and set aside.
  • 2. Using the same skillet On med/High heat, pour 2 T oil in Skillet. Brown Rice in oil on med/ high heat. Once browned, lower heat. Add in Tomato paste, sauce,and diced tomatoes.
  • 3. Also, add in chili powder and cayenne and mild green chilies. Stir to combined. Add back in Meat. Stir. Add in 2 c. water. Simmer on low until rice is tender.
  • 4. place about 1/2 c. enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 13x9 casserole dish. Place meaty spicy Spanish rice in each tortilla then sprinkle a bit of cheese, and place seem side down. My 13x 9 dish holds 8 tortillas.
  • 5. Pour sauce evenly over top and bake at 350 for 25 min. or until hot and bubbly.

Tips for Making Spanish Rice Enchiladas

  • Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the enchiladas will be. Look for fresh vegetables, flavorful rice, and authentic Mexican spices.
  • Cook the rice perfectly. The rice should be cooked through but still have a slight bite to it. If the rice is too mushy, the enchiladas will be soggy.
  • Use a flavorful enchilada sauce. The enchilada sauce is what really makes the dish. Choose a sauce that is flavorful and has a bit of a kick. If you're making your own sauce, be sure to simmer it for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Don't overfill the enchiladas. If you overfill them, they will be difficult to roll and they will fall apart when you bake them. Aim for about 1/2 cup of filling per enchilada.
  • Bake the enchiladas until they are golden brown and bubbly. This usually takes about 20 minutes. If you bake them for too long, they will become dry and overcooked.

Conclusion

Spanish rice enchiladas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. They are a great way to use up leftover rice and they can be easily customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect Spanish rice enchiladas every time.

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