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Four Bean Chorizo Chili Mix

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword bean mix gift, chili mix in a jar, chorizo chili, dried bean chili mix
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 6 servings
A jar of four dried beans with jalapenos and a corn husk garnish. Pair it with chorizo, onion and tomatoes for a chili that simmers about an hour.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup white beans
  • 3/4 cup kidney beans
  • 1/2 cup pinto beans
  • 1/2 cup black beans
  • 4 to 6 dried jalapenos
  • corn husk garnish

Directions

Make the mix

  • Put everything in a jar or bag and attach the cooking directions.

To use

  • Cook the beans separately in water until almost tender, then drain (keep the liquid if you like).
  • In the oil, brown the chorizo with the crushed jalapenos and onion, then drain on paper towels.
  • Put everything in a large pot with the tomatoes, puree, water or bean liquid, the garnish, and lime if you like.
  • Simmer for about 45 minutes, add salt to taste, and simmer about 15 minutes more. Take out the garnish and thin with more liquid if it is too thick.

Notes

Add (amounts given as about): 1/2 pound crumbled chorizo; 1 1/2 cups diced onion; 2 tablespoons oil; 1 pound diced plum tomatoes; one 14.5-ounce can tomato puree; 2 cups water or bean liquid; optional lime; salt.
Storage: dry mix up to 12 months airtight. Chili refrigerated within 2 hours, 3 to 4 days; freeze 3 to 4 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 259g | Calories: 448kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4.2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 364mg | Potassium: 1503mg | Fiber: 17g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 833IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 144mg | Iron: 6.2mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, as cooked, 6 servings from the whole mix with 1/2 pound crumbled chorizo, 1 1/2 cups diced onion, 2 tablespoons oil, 1 pound diced plum tomatoes, one 14.5-ounce can tomato puree, 2 cups water or bean liquid; not counted (no amount given): optional lime, salt; white beans counted as dry great northern beans, kidney beans counted as dry kidney beans, pinto beans counted as dry pinto beans, black beans counted as dry black beans, jalapenos counted as pickled peppers, oil counted as vegetable oil, one 14.5-ounce can tomato puree counted as tomatoes. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.