Taco Chili

• 1 cup dried kidney beans
• 12 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
• 14 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 12 cups corn or 1 12 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.

kidney beans, pinto bean, taco seasoning mix, buttermilk, onion flakes, chili powder, ground cumin, corn, packettaco chili seasoning mix, water, tomatoes, tomato sauce, ground beef

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/taco-chili-247061 (may not work)