Taco Chili with Mix

Make 4 to 6 servings.

Ingredients :

• 1 (16-ounce) can tomato sauce 
• 1 (11 3/4-ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies 
• 4 cup water 
• 1 jar Taco Chili Mix 
• 1 lb ground beef, cooked and drained

Taco Chili Mix:

• 1 cup dried kidney beans 
• 1/2 cup dried pinto beans 
• 1 (1 1/4-ounce) package taco seasoning mix 
• 1 (1-ounce) package buttermilk salad dressing mix 
• 1/3 cup dried minced onion 
• 1 tablespoon chili powder 
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 
• 1 1/2 cups corn or tortilla chips

Directions :

For the mix:

1. 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.

For the chili:

1. 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 chilies, tomato sauce, and ground beef.
2. Heat to boiling, cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 2 hours, or until beans are tender. Serve with corn or tortilla chips.