Painted Desert Chili Mix In A Jar Recipe

Name: Painted Desert Chili Mix In A Jar
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup dried parsley; 2 tablespoons taco seasoning; 2 tablespoons dried onion flakes; 2 tablespoons taco seasoning; 2 tablespoons cumin; 2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons white cornmeal; 2 tablespoons taco seasoning; 2 tablespoons garlic granules; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 2 tablespoons dried parsley; 1 cup dried pinto bean; 1/4 cup small dried white bean; 1/4 cup small dried black beans; 1 cup dried kidney beans; For making the soup; 1 medium diced onion; 4 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato paste; 1/2 cup cider vinegar; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 49 ounces tomato juice; 2 lbs ground beef or 2 lbs ground turkey, browned

Servings: persons

1/4 cup dried parsley
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
2 tablespoons dried onion flakes
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
2 tablespoons cumin
2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons white cornmeal
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
2 tablespoons garlic granules
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 cup dried pinto bean
1/4 cup small dried white bean
1/4 cup small dried black beans
1 cup dried kidney beans
For making the soup
1 medium diced onion
4 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato paste
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup brown sugar
49 ounces tomato juice
2 lbs ground beef or 2 lbs ground turkey, browned

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The ingredients are layered, like sand art. Don't worry about getting the layers even.
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The desert effect comes from the rippled appearance of the spices. One tip is to carefully add each seasoning along the edges of the jar, then fill in the middle of the layer. This way all of the beautiful colors show along all of the edges.
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Attach these instructions to the jar:
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Pour contents of jar into 12-quart pot.
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Add:
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1 medium diced onion.
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4 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes.
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1 large can of tomato paste.
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1/2 cup cider vinegar.
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1/2 cup brown sugar.
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49 ounces tomato juice.
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2 pounds ground beef or turkey, browned.
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Fill remainder of the pot with water. Bring to boil. Let simmer for 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Add salt and pepper to taste.

737

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup dried parsley, 2 tablespoons taco seasoning, 2 tablespoons dried onion flakes, 2 tablespoons taco seasoning, and more.

Yes, Painted Desert Chili Mix In A Jar falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Painted Desert Chili Mix In A Jar

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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