CHA-CHA-CHA CASSEROLE

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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!

Provided by Sheila Devor @dnaexpert

Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray an 8-inch square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • 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.
  • 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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