Chili Mix

Here is another great homemade bridal, hostess, house-warming, etc... gift. Along with the chili mix, I included a pot to cook the chili in and 4 chili bowls, and a jar of cornbread mix. Idea and recipe adapted from Diane Phillips' The Perfect Mix.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Yields: 1/2 cup

Ingredients

• 2  teaspoons ground cumin
• 2  teaspoons dried oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2  teaspoons onion powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  garlic salt
• 1⁄3 cup masa harina

Directions

1. In a small mixing bowl, add all the ingredients; stir to blend.
2. Transfer to an airtight container.
3. Include these directions with the chili mix: in a large Dutch oven, add 2 tablespoons oil; let heat over medium heat.
4. Add 2 pounds ground beef or turkey; saute/stir until no longer pink.
5. Add in chili mix, 1-16 ounce can tomato puree, and 2 cups water.
6. Simmer for 45 minutes and stir occasionally so chili doesn't stick.
7. Ladle into chili bowls.
8. Top with grated cheddar cheese and chopped green onions.