Taco Chili with Mix

prep time:
10 minutes
total time:
10 hours, 10 minutes
Makes 4 to 6 servings
BrandyBrandy Jones

ingredients

  • Taco Chili Mix:
  • 1 cup dried kidney beans
  • 1/2 cup dried pinto beans
  • 1 (1 1/4 oz.) pkg. taco seasoning mix
  • 1 (1-oz.) pkg. buttermilk salad dressing mix
  • 3 Tbsp. dried minced onion
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 cups corn or tortilla chips
  • Taco Chili:
  • 1 packet Taco chili mix
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 (11 3/4 oz.) can diced tomatoes and green chiles
  • 1 (16 oz.) 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. Wrap seasonings in plastic wrap or cellophane and place in jar.

  • 3

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

  • 4

    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.

  • 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.

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