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Beefy Rice Enchiladas

Recipe by Julia Pacheco
5.0 from 1 vote
Course: DinnerCuisine: MexicanDifficulty: Easy
Servings

5

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

30

minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 yellow onion, diced

  • 1 lb ground beef

  • 1 1/2 tbs taco seasoning

  • 5.6 oz bag Knorr Spanish rice

  • 2 cups water

  • 15 oz can pinto beans, drained and rinsed

  • 1 3/4 cup Mexican style cheese, divided

  • 7-9 medium sized flour tortillas

  • 10 oz can red enchilada sauce

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • To a large skillet over medium heat add the onion and ground beef break the ground beef up and cook it through. Remove any grease in the pan. Add in the taco seasoning, bag of Spanish rice, and water stir well and bring mixture up to a simmer turn heat to low and cover with lid let simmer for 7 minutes. Remove lid and stir in the can of drained pinto beans and 3/4 cup of the cheese let the cheese melt down.
  • Spray a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick spray. Scoop some of the filling in each tortilla and roll up place seam side down in the baking dish. Bake for 17 minutes.
  • Pour the enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle the remaining cheese over everything. Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes. Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

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About Julia Pacheco

Hello, I’m Julia Pacheco, and I’m so glad you’re here! I’m a published cookbook author with a passion for creating delicious, budget-friendly meals. My blog focuses on recipes that are accessible and enjoyable, because I truly believe in the power of food to heal, inspire, and bring people together. From early lessons in the kitchen with my mom to navigating life on WIC and food stamps, I’ve learned the value of making every meal count. Cooking has been my creative outlet, a way to connect with others, and it even helped me land my dream job.

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