Texas Two-Step in a Jar

By carvalhohm2

Ingredients

• Mix:
• 1.6-oz. pkg. brown gravy mix
• 2 T. chili powder
• 2 t. dried oregano
• 1 t. ground cumin
• 1 t. dried, minced onion
• 1 t. garlic salt
• 10 to 12 tortilla chips, coarsely crushed
• 1-1/4 c. wagon wheel pasta, uncooked
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• 1/2 lb. ground beef
• 7 c. water
• 15-oz. can corn
• 16-oz. can diced tomatoes
• Garnish: additional tortilla chips, shredded Monterey-Jack cheese

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from gooseberrypatch.typepad.com

Preparation

Step 1

Mix instructions: Spoon gravy mix into a one-pint wide-mouth jar. Combine the seasonings and pour over gravy mix. Add tortilla chips and pasta to fill jar; secure lid. Tie on a tag with cooking instructions.

Cooking instructions: Brown beef in a large saucepan; drain. Add jar contents and water; bring to a boil. Stir in corn and tomatoes. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, until pasta is tender. Garnish as desired.

Serves 8.