Homemade Chili Seasoning Recipe
This Homemade Chili Seasoning Blend with a balanced mix of bold and smoky flavors and just a hint of molasses, it’s key to the best chili.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 ½ tablespoons onion granules
- 1 ½ tablespoons garlic granules
- 1 tablespoon coarse salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons oregano
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne, optional
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a medium-sized bowl.
- Mix everything together until combined.
- Use or store the chili seasoning.
Notes
Make-Ahead: You can make this spice blend several days or weeks before you’re ready to enjoy it.
How to Store: Transfer the spice mix to an airtight glass jar or container, seal it shut, and store it in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months.
For a mild spice blend, only use 1/8 teaspoon of cayenne. You can also omit it if you don’t like spicy food.
Use fresh spices for the best flavor.
Other dry spices you can use are 1/2 tablespoon of cinnamon, 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder, 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes, up to 2 teaspoons of ground coriander, up to 2 tablespoons of dried parsley, or up to 2 tablespoons of dried thyme.
This recipe makes 2/3 cup of chili seasoning. That should be enough for 4 to 5 regular-sized batches of homemade chili.
Use 2 to 2 1/2 tablespoons of seasoning for every pound of meat or beans in your chili.
This blend of spices pairs exceptionally well with red tomato-based chili recipes.
Nutrition
Calories: 384kcalCarbohydrates: 81gProtein: 14gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 11218mgPotassium: 1636mgFiber: 27gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 14464IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 565mgIron: 21mg