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cha-cha-cha casserole

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Sheila Devor
@dnaexpert
Towanda, KS

When my mother would make this casserole she would always tell us kids it was time to Cha-Cha-Cha so thats what we called it. It has become a tradition for my family now and they love it just like I did when I was a kid!

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 40 Min

Ingredients For cha-cha-cha casserole

  • 1 Tbsp
    vegetable oil
  • 1 lb
    ground beef, turkey, or chicken
  • 1 c
    chopped onion
  • 3 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp
    chili powder
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 1 - 14oz. can
    diced tomatoes with green chiles
  • 1 - 15oz. can
    corn, drained
  • 1 - 16oz. can
    refried beans
  • 1 - 4oz. can
    diced green chiles, drained
  • 2 c
    shredded mexican cheese blend
  • 2 c
    crushed tortilla chips
  • 1/2 c
    sliced green onions (optional)

How To Make cha-cha-cha casserole

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray an 8-inch square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • 2
    Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add meat, onion, garlic, chili powder, salt and cumin; cook, stirring to break up meat. Stir in tomatoes, cook about 10 minutes or until liquid evaporates.
  • 3
    Spoon meat mixture into prepared baking dish, top with corn, beans, and chiles. Sprinkle with cheese and crushed chips. Bake 30 minutes and let stand 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with green onions, if desired.
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