Taco Chili

By Kathy Johnson

Ingredients

• Mix:
• 1 cup dried kidney beans
• 1/2 cup dried pinto beans
• 1 (1.25-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
• Chili:
• 1 jar Taco Chili Mix
• 4 cups water
• 1 (1 13/4-ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies
• 1 (16-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 pound ground beef, cooked and drained

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1.In a 1-quart wide mouth jar, layer kidney beans 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.Place beans in a large bowl, cover with water and soak 6 to 8 hours, or overnight. Drain and add to Dutch oven. Add seasoning packet, water, diced tomatoes and green chilies, 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.