Chili Mix In A Jar Recipes

TACO CHILI MIX

Steps:

• Layer the beans in a 1-qt. glass jar. Place seasonings in a small resealable plastic bag; place in jar. Top with chips. Cover and store in a cool, dry place for up to 2 months. Yield: 1 batch., To prepare chili: Remove chips and seasoning packet from jar and set aside. Sort beans and rinse in cold water., Place beans in a Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let soak for 1 to 4 hours or until softened. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid., Return beans to the pan. Add contents of seasoning packet and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until beans are tender., In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add to the bean mixture; stir in tomatoes and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally., Crush tortilla chips. Stir into chili; cook for 5-10 minutes or until thickened. Serve with cheese, lettuce and olives if desired.

GIFT IN A JAR: FAMILY CHILI MIX

Steps:

• YOUR PART - FILL THE JAR: Take and place all the things listed under seasoning packet and seal them up in a zip lock bag. I find that the "SNACK" size works well for me. If you do not have a zip lock then place in a any plastic bag you have and close as tightly as you can.
• Take your beans and start to fill your jar part way. Place the packet in the middle and continute fill with beans till you have the packet covered and can only see beans from all sides of the jar and maybe a little bag from the top of the jar.
• When done seal with lid and ring. You may want to fancy it up with a piece of cloth around the top and some ribbon to attach it and the instructions.
• TO THE MIX IT SELF/ PRINT IT OUT LIKE THIS FOR YOUR GUEST: 1 JAR CHILI MIX 1 (8 OZ) CAN TOMATO SAUCE 2 (14 OZ) CANS DICED TOMATOES 1 LB GROUND BEEF 10 CUPS WATER
• Remove seasoning packet from the chili mix and set aside. Rinse and check beans then set in a large pot. Add the water and seasoning. Cook for 1 to 1 1/2 hours; in the mean time, brown the meat drainning of the fat. Add the meat, tomatoes, and sauce to the beans. Simmer it all together for 20 to 30 minutes to blend the flavors.
• ~~~~~ Good side note: I give a box of Jiffy corn bread mix or if I have on hand a home made jar of corn bread mix it give it instead.
• *****NOTE: If you have a Food Saver System with a large jar seal attachment you can use it to seal wide mouth jars and give them as gifts. There is also a regular size seal but it is easier to fill the wide. When filling jars I find that when doing layers that if you press/compress them you can get every thing in that is needed to get in. I find a canning muddier/press works good for me ;( The picture above is sealed and was a item at a Christmas bizarre)

PAINTED DESERT CHILI MIX IN A JAR

Steps:

• The ingredients are layered, like sand art. Don't worry about getting the layers even.
• 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.
• Attach these instructions to the jar:.
• Pour contents of jar into 12-quart pot.
• Add:.
• 1 medium diced onion.
• 4 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes.
• 1 large can of tomato paste.
• 1/2 cup cider vinegar.
• 1/2 cup brown sugar.
• 49 ounces tomato juice.
• 2 pounds ground beef or turkey, browned.
• 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.

CHILI MIX IN A JAR

Steps:

• Put beans into a jar or large bag.
• Combine spices into a small bag.
• Place the cans of tomato sauce and diced tomatoes in your gift basket.
• LABEL:.
• Wash beans. Put into pot with spices.
• Cook until done, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
• Meanwhile, brown 1 pound of ground beef and drain.
• Add meat, tomatoes and sauce to the beans.
• Simmer to blend flavors.