DIY Chili Seasoning

DIY Chili Seasoning: Homemade Chili Seasoning is made up of the perfect blend of cumin, paprika and chili powder and will pack a whole lot of flavor into your chili recipes. 

Nothing is better than a good bowl of homemade chili on a cold day–am I right, or what?!

I have a love for chilis of all kinds, from Vegetarian Chili to Classic Beef Chili, and I can tell you my family has at least one version of chili per week in the colder months.

I was stunned to learn that many people use packets of chili seasonings in their chili recipes. There is absolutely NO need to purchase that chili seasoning packet. It is filled with all sorts of additives.

Chili Seasoning, along with other Homemade Spice Blends, can easily be made at home. In fact, I bet you have all the ingredients in your spice cabinet right now.

How to Make Homemade Chili Seasoning

Okay, brace yourselves–this is tricky. You dump and mix–LOL! It could not be easier to make chili seasoning mix. But the spices you choose are crucial to the flavor of your spice blend.

Chili Spices

• Cumin
• Chili Powder (ancho or regular)
• Cayenne Pepper
• Garlic Powder
• Onion Powder
• Salt
• Pepper

I am heavy on chili powder in my seasoning blend, but also like to add in a bit of cumin for a warming depth of flavor and a pinch of cayenne for heat. Just like any good chili recipe, this chili seasoning has onion and garlic powder to help build a solid base of flavor. And I find that dried oregano for a peppery zing so to speak.

I like to make a large batch of this Chili powder, store in glass jar and use 2 tablespoons of the mixture each time I am making a batch of chili.

Important to note when making homemade chili seasoning: use fresh spices when making any homemade spice blend, for optimum flavor. If you spices have been sitting in your spice cabinet for over 6 months, it is time to toss them. If they are several years old, be prepared to be stunned with how much better your homemade meals taste with fresh spices.

Homemade Chili Seasoning is also great used in:

• Chicken Chili
• Wine Braised Chili
• Lentil Chili
• Butternut Squash Chili
• Sweet Potato Quinoa Chili
• But don’t just limit homemade chili mix to chili recipes, you can also use this blend on oven baked potatoes for a spicy kick, grilled corn for a fun summer treat, and in burgers for added flavor.

Chili Seasoning Recipe

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DIY Chili Seasoning

Easy Homemade Chili Seasoning Mix

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword Chili Seasoning

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Servings 1

Calories 40 kcal

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp pepper

Instructions

1. Combine and store in sealed container.

Recipe Notes

Nutrition facts are calculated based on entire recipe. 

Remember to use fresh spices when making any homemade spice blend, for optimum flavor. 

Nutrition Facts

DIY Chili Seasoning

Amount Per Serving

Calories 40 Calories from Fat 9

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1g 2%

Sodium 2461mg 103%

Potassium 191mg 5%

Total Carbohydrates 7g 2%

Dietary Fiber 3g 12%

Protein 1g 2%

Vitamin A 51.2%

Calcium 4.5%

Iron 15.1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Be sure to also check out all my homemade spice blends.

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