Additions:

Cooking Directions:

1. Sort through and thoroughly wash the beans. Soak beans four hours or overnight in water to cover by 2 inches.
2. Place beans in a large 3qt cooking pot along with the 5 cups of water. Cover and bring beans to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and cook for 45 minutes.
3. When beans begin cooking, start making the chili. In a large stockpot, begin browning the ground beef over medium heat. Use a fork to break up the meat into very fine pieces. Add onions and garlic. Cook for 15 minutes until meat is browned, stirring occasionally. Then, add the mushrooms and continue to simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
4. Turn the heat off and add the contents of spice packet to the beef and mushrooms.  Stir.  Then add tomatoes including the liquid.
5. Add the beans and remaining liquid.  Cover and bring to a boil.  Immediately turn down to low and simmer for an additional 45 minutes.
6. Add the corn and simmer for 5 minutes.  Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Ingredients:

Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1 3/4 cups prepared (471g) Serving Per Container: 7 Amount per Serving Mix Prepared Calories 160 390    Calories from Fat 5 140 % Daily Value** Total Fat 1g* 1% 24%    Sat. Fat 0mg 0% 28%    Trans Fat 0mg Cholesterol 0mg 0% 14% Sodium 15mg 1% 11% Total Carb. 30g 10% 13%    Dietary Fiber 10g 41% 49%    Sugars                       5g                    8g Protein                      10g                  24g Vitamin A 15% 25% Vitamin C 15% 35% Calcium 8% 10% Iron 20% 35% * Amount in Mix ** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.