Taco Chili

Submitted by sage105

"This makes a great gift, layer all of the dry ingredients in a jar. Glue some pretty paper with the rest of the ingredients and directions on the side of the jar. EASY GIFT!"

 

• Ready In: 18mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• Taco Chili Mix

• 1 cup dried kidney beans
• 1⁄2 cup dried pinto bean
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• 1 (1 ounce) package buttermilk ranch salad dressing mix
• 3 tablespoons dried onion flakes
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 1⁄2 cups corn or 1 1/2 cups tortilla chips

• Taco Chili

• 1 (8 ounce) packet taco chili seasoning mix
• 4 cups water
• 1 (11 3/4 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies
• 1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 lb ground beef, cooked and drained

directions

1. For the mix: In a 1-quart wide mouth jar, layer kidney and pinto beans.
2. In a small bowl, combine taco seasoning mix, dried salad dressing mix, onion, chili powder, and cumin. Wrap seasonings in plastic wrap or cellophane and place in jar.
3. Put chips in a bag and place in jar. Decorate with ribbon or fabric.
4. For the chili: Place beans in a large bowl, cover with water and soak 6 to 8 hours, or overnight. Drain and add to a Dutch oven. Add seasoning packet, water, diced tomatoes and green chiles, tomato sauce, and ground beef.
5. Heat to boiling, cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 2 hours, or until beans are tender. Serve with corn or tortilla chips.