This recipe for easy beef and rice enchiladas is perfect for meal planning or a quick-and-easy weeknight dinner.

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.