Taco Chili with Mix

Directions

Taco Chili Mix:

Ingredients

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

Taco Chili:

1 packet Taco Chili Mix

• 4 cups water
• 1 (11 3/4-ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles
• 1 (16-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 pound ground beef, cooked and drained

For the mix: In a 1-quart wide mouth jar, layer kidney and pinto beans.

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.

Put chips in a bag and place in jar. Decorate with ribbon or fabric.

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.

Heat to boiling, cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 2 hours, or until beans are tender. Serve with corn or tortilla chips.