Classic Chili Mix

Total Time:Prep: 10 min. Cook: 40 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Bernice Morris, Marshfield, Missouri

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jul. 25, 2023

Enjoy this full-flavored chili seasoning that'll heat up your holiday gift-giving. The mix is on the mild side, which is nice for those who aren't partial to extra-spicy food. To raise the "temperature," just add more chili powder. —Bernice Morris, Marshfield, Missouri

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Classic Chili Mix

Yield:4 servings per batch
Prep:10 min
Cook:40 min

Ingredients

  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup dried minced onion
  • 4 to 6 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1/4 cup paprika
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon dried minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • additional ingredients (for each batch):
    • 1 pound ground beef
    • 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
    • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
    • 1 small green pepper, chopped
    • 1/2 to 3/4 cup water
    • Sour cream, optional
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Directions

  1. Combine the first 8 ingredients; divide into 6 batches (a scant 1/2 cup each). Store in airtight containers. <b>Yield:</b> 6 batches.
  2. <b>To prepare chili:</b> In a large saucepan, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in one batch of chili mix, beans, tomatoes, green pepper and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Garnish with sour cream if desired.
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