Taco Chili Recipe

Name: Taco Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dried kidney beans; ½ cup dried pinto bean; 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix; 1 (1 ounce) package buttermilk ranch salad dressing mix; 3 tablespoons dried onion flakes; 1 teaspoon chili powder; ¼ teaspoon ground cumin; 1 ½ cups corn or 1 ½ cups tortilla chips; 1 (8 ounce) packettaco chili seasoning mix; 4 cups water; 1 (11 3/4 ounce) candiced tomatoes and green chilies; 1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 lb ground beef, cooked and drained

Servings: persons

1 cup dried kidney beans
½ cup dried pinto bean
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (1 ounce) package buttermilk ranch salad dressing mix
3 tablespoons dried onion flakes
1 teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
1 ½ cups corn or 1 ½ cups tortilla chips
1 (8 ounce) packettaco chili seasoning mix
4 cups water
1 (11 3/4 ounce) candiced tomatoes and green chilies
1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 lb ground beef, cooked and drained

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.
3
Wrap seasonings in plastic wrap or cellophane and place in jar.
4
Put chips in a bag and place in jar.
5
Decorate with ribbon or fabric.
6
For the chili: Place beans in a large bowl, cover with water and soak 6 to 8 hours, or overnight.
7
Drain and add to a Dutch oven.
8
Add seasoning packet, water, diced tomatoes and green chiles, tomato sauce, and ground beef.
9
Heat to boiling, cover and reduce heat to low.
10
Simmer for 2 hours, or until beans are tender.
11
Serve with corn or tortilla chips.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dried kidney beans, ½ cup dried pinto bean, 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix, 1 (1 ounce) package buttermilk ranch salad dressing mix, and more.

Yes, Taco Chili 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.

Taco Chili

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