Taco Chili

Name: Taco Chili
Ingredients: 1 cup dried kidney beans; 12 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; 14 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 12 cups corn or 1 12 cups tortilla chips; 1 (8 ounce) packettaco chili seasoning mix; 4 cups water; 1 (11 3/4 ounce) candiced tomatoes and green chilies; 1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 lb ground beef, cooked and drained

13 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

1 cup dried kidney beans
12 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
14 teaspoon ground cumin
1 12 cups corn or 1 12 cups tortilla chips
1 (8 ounce) packettaco chili seasoning mix
4 cups water
1 (11 3/4 ounce) candiced 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.
3

Wrap seasonings in plastic wrap or cellophane and place in jar.
4

Put chips in a bag and place in jar.
5

Decorate with ribbon or fabric.
6

For the chili: Place beans in a large bowl, cover with water and soak 6 to 8 hours, or overnight.
7

Drain and add to a Dutch oven.
8

Add seasoning packet, water, diced tomatoes and green chiles, tomato sauce, and ground beef.
9

Heat to boiling, cover and reduce heat to low.
10

Simmer for 2 hours, or until beans are tender.
11

Serve with corn or tortilla chips.