cha-cha-cha casserole

Towanda, KS
Updated on Oct 1, 2011

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 ---
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

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray an 8-inch square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 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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Category: Chicken
Category: Beef
Category: Turkey
Category: Casseroles
Culture: Mexican
Keyword: #Casserole
Keyword: #green
Keyword: #beans
Keyword: #chiles

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