cha-cha-cha casserole
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!
prep time
20 Min
cook time
40 Min
method
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yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 pound ground beef, turkey, or chicken
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 - 14oz. cans diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 1 - 15oz. cans corn, drained
- 1 - 16oz. cans refried beans
- 1 - 4oz. cans diced green chiles, drained
- 2 cups shredded mexican cheese blend
- 2 cups crushed tortilla chips
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions (optional)
How To Make cha-cha-cha casserole
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Step 1Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray an 8-inch square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
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Step 2Heat 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.
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Step 3Spoon 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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Category:
Chicken
Category:
Beef
Category:
Turkey
Category:
Casseroles
Culture:
Mexican
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Keyword:
#Casserole
Keyword:
#green
Keyword:
#beans
Keyword:
#chiles
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