Spicy Chili Mac Mix

• 3/4 cup pinto beans, dried
• 3/4 cup kidney bean, dried
• 1 (1 1/2 ounce) package chili seasoning mix
• 2 tablespoons dried onion flakes
• 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 1/2 cups rotini pasta, uncooked

1. Layer pinto and kidney beans in a 1 quart food storage jar with tight fitting lid. Combine chili seasoning mix, onion, bouillon granules and pepper flakes in a small plastic food storage bag, close bag with a twist tie. Place on top of beans spreading out bag to cover beans. Place pasta on top of bag.
2. Seal jar. Cover top of jar with 8 inch circle of fabric, if desired. Attach recipe gift tag.
3. Recipe Gift Tag: Print a tag with the following to attach onto the jar.
4. 1 jar Spicy Chili Mac Mix, 4 to 5 cups water, 2 (14 1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained, 1 pound ground beef or turkey browned and drained, shredded cheddar cheese Directions: (1) Remove pasta and seasoning packet from jar and set aside. (2) Place beans in a large bowl; cover with water. Soak 6 to 8 hours or overnight. Drain beans; discard water. (3) Combine soaked beans, water, tomatoes with juice, ground beef and contents of seasoning packet in dutch oven. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 90 minutes. Add pasta and simmer an additional 30 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese before serving.

pinto beans, kidney bean, onion flakes, beef bouillon granules, red pepper, rotini pasta

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spicy-chili-mac-mix-363378 (may not work)