Classic Chili Mix Recipe

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From Bernice MOrris of Marshfield, Missouri comes a full-flavored chili seasoning that'll heat up your holiday gift-giving. The mix is on the mild side, which is nice for those who aren't partial to extra-spicy food. (To raise the "temperature", just add more chili powder!)

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Classic Chili Mix Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield: 24 Servings

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Ingredients

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup dried minced onion
4 to 6 tablespoons chili powder
1/4 cup paprika
2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried minced garlic
1 tablespoon sugar
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS (for each batch):
1 pound ground beef
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 small green pepper, chopped
1/2 to 3/4 cup water
Sour cream, optional

Directions

Combine the first eight ingredients; divide into six batches (a scant 1/2 cup each). Store in airtight containers. Yield: 6 batches.
To prepare chili: In a large saucepan, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in one batch of chili mix, beans, tomatoes, green pepper and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Garnish with sour cream if desired. Yield: 4 servings per batch.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 379 calories, 15 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 75 mg cholesterol, 931 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrate, 7 g fiber, 30 g protein.

Originally published as Classic Chili Mix in Country Woman September/October 1998, p48

Chopped Onion Substitute

When there’s no time to chop onions, onion powder is one option. Substitute 1 tablespoon of onion powder for one medium chopped onion. For the best onion flavor, use frozen chopped onions or dried minced onion (found in the spice aisle). One tablespoon of dried minced onion equals 1/4 cup minced raw onion.