Taco Chili with Mix

Ingredients

• 16 ounce tomato sauce canned
• 11.8 ounce canned tomatoes diced green canned
• 1 packet taco chili mix 
• 1 teaspoon chili powder 
• 1 cup kidney beans dried
• 3 tablespoons onion dried minced
• 0.5 cup pinto beans dried
• 1 pound ground beef cooked drained
• 0.3 teaspoon ground cumin 
• 1 ounce buttermilk salad dressing mix 
• 1.3 ounce taco seasoning 
• 1.5 cups tortilla chips 
• 4 cups water 

Equipment

• bowl
• plastic wrap
• dutch oven

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 jar. Decorate with ribbon or fabric.
4. Place beans in a large bowl, cover with water and soak 6 to 8 hours, or overnight.
5. Drain and add to a Dutch oven.
6. Add seasoning packet, water, diced tomatoes and green chiles, tomato sauce, and ground beef.
7. Heat to boiling, cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 2 hours, or until beans are tender.
8. Serve with corn or tortilla chips.