Taco Chili Mix Recipe

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During the busy holiday season, folks are thrilled to receive a jar of chili fixings for a no-fuss dinner. The flavor is fantastic!—Suzette Jury, Keene, California

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Taco Chili Mix Recipe

Prep: 20 min. + soaking Cook: 1-3/4 hours

Yield: 9 Servings

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Ingredients

1/2 cup dried kidney beans
1/2 cup dried pinto beans
1/2 cup dried red beans
1 envelope taco seasoning mix
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1-1/2 cups tortilla chips
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
4 cups water
1 pound ground beef
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1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chilies
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
Optional toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce and sliced ripe olives

Directions

Layer the beans in a 1-qt. glass jar. Place seasonings in a small resealable plastic bag; place in jar. Top with chips. Cover and store in a cool dry place for up to 2 months. Yield: 1 batch.
To prepare chili: Remove chips and seasoning packet from jar and set aside. Sort beans and rinse in cold water.
Place beans in a Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let soak for 1 to 4 hours or until softened. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid.
Return beans to the pan. Add contents of seasoning packet and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until beans are tender.
In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add to the bean mixture; stir in tomatoes and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Crush tortilla chips. Stir into chili; cook for 5-10 minutes or until thickened. Serve with cheese, lettuce and olives if desired. Yield: 9 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

Nutritional Facts 1 cup (calculated without optional toppings) equals 231 calories, 7 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 31 mg cholesterol, 699 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, 8 g fiber, 16 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 medium-fat meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable.

Originally published as Taco Chili Mix in Taste of Home Christmas Annual Annual 2010, p120

Cooking Dried Beans

When cooking dried navy or lima beans in a recipe with tomatoes, the acidity of the tomatoes slows down the cooking of dry beans. So tomato or tomato products should be added after the beans are nearly tender. Salt can also inhibit the cooking and should be added at the same time as the tomatoes.