Starter ships fresh at ambient temperature.
Upon receipt, store unopened at room temperature for up to 18 months. Once opened, store in refrigerator and enjoy within 7 days.

In large saucepan over medium-high heat, brown 1 lb. (500g) ground beef (preferably chili grind) or 1 lb. (500g) cubed beef for 7–10 minutes. Drain fat.
Add 1 jar starter and 1 cup (250ml) water, and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour for ground beef; for cubed beef, simmer until tender, 2–3 hours.
If desired, add 1 can (15 oz./470g) black beans, drained and rinsed, during last 30 minutes of cooking. For a spicier version, add minced jalapeño along with starter.
Serve with grated cheese, diced yellow or green onion, sour cream and tortilla chips.

Starter ships fresh at ambient temperature.
Upon receipt, store unopened at room temperature for up to 24 months. Once opened, store in refrigerator and enjoy within 7 days.

In large saucepan over medium-high heat, brown 1 lb. (500g) ground beef (preferably chili grind) or 1 lb. (500g) cubed beef for 7–10 minutes. Drain fat.
Add 1 jar starter and 1 cup (250ml) water, and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour for ground beef; for cubed beef, simmer until tender, 2–3 hours.
If desired, add 1 can (15 oz./470g) black beans, drained and rinsed, during last 30 minutes of cooking. For a spicier version, add minced jalapeño along with starter.
Serve with grated cheese, diced yellow or green onion, sour cream and tortilla chips.

Place 8" diam. skillet on middle rack of oven and preheat to 375°F.
In medium bowl, whisk together milk, melted butter, oil and egg until smooth. Add cornbread mix and stir until just combined.
Remove hot skillet from oven and add 1 Tbs. butter, swirling it around and up sides of pan.
Immediately pour batter into skillet and return to oven.
Bake until cornbread is golden brown on top and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 20–22 minutes. Transfer to wire rack to cool slightly.
Enjoy cornbread warm or at room temperature, served with butter and honey, if desired.
Alternative Baking Method: Make batter as directed above. Bake in greased 8" sq. baking dish for 25–30 minutes.

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