Gifts in a Jar Texas

Two-Step Soup Mix in a Jar
1 (1.61 ounce) package brown gravy mix (regular or no-fat)
2 tablespoons mild red chili powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
10 to 12 regular-size tortilla chips, coarsely crushed
1 to 14 cups uncooked small to medium-size pasta (such as wheels, shells, macaroni)

Pour gravy mix into wide-mouth pint jar. In small bowl, stir together chili powder, oregano, cumin, onion & garlic salt. Pour into jar to make second layer. Add layers of tortilla chips & pasta to fill jar. Seal with lid. Attach gift tag (below) & decorate jar as desired. Attach a gift tag with the following instructions: Texas Two-Step Soup Brown 1/2 pound ground beef in a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Add contents of jar & 7 cups water; heat to boiling. Stir in 1 (15 ounce) can corn with red & green bell peppers & 1 (16 ounce) can chopped tomatoes. Reduce heat; cover & simmer for 20 to 25 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally. Serve with crushed tortilla chips & shredded Monterey jack cheese, if desired.
Makes 8 servings.