Try this unique southern twist to an old-time favorite. This recipe was provided to us by Sue Lohf, Director, Human Resources, Mississippi Valley Surgery Center.
Texas Taco Chili
Ingredients:
4 boneless chicken breasts -cooked and diced
1 lb ground beef
1 onion chopped
1 green pepper diced
1 – 28 oz can diced tomatoes – undrained
1 pkg. taco seasoning mix
1 pkg. ranch dressing mix (Hidden Valley®)
1 – 10 oz. can Rotel®
1 – 6 oz. can tomato paste
2 – 17 oz. cans whole kernel corn, undrained
2 – 15 oz. cans ranch style pinto beans
1 – 15 oz. can diced potatoes-diced
2 cups water
*Tortilla chips
*Grated cheese
*sour cream
* Serve over broken chips and top with cheese and sour cream if desired.
Directions:
1. Cook chicken and dice.
2. Brown beef, onion and bell pepper in a large pot. Drain.
3. Add tomatoes with their juice, taco seasoning, and ranch dressing.
4. Mix in Rotel®, tomato paste, corn, beans, water and salt and pepper to taste.
5. Heat to boil, then add chicken and potatoes and simmer 1 hour. Stir frequently. You may need to add more water depending on consistency you desire.
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