Homemade Chili Seasoning
I made a pot of my basic chili a few weeks ago, which uses my homemade chili seasoning, so I wanted to post the homemade chili seasoning blend by itself to highlight the fact that it can be used for so much more than just chili.
“Making chili and realized I didn’t have any chili seasoning. This was the first recipe that came up. Oh my gosh, this is the best ever! Never buying chili seasoning again. Thanks so much for the recipe.”
MJ
easy Homemade Chili Seasoning
This homemade chili seasoning makes the best homemade chili for a fraction of the cost! This recipe is equivalent to one store bought chili seasoning packet. It will be enough to season one 6 serving batch of chili, or a batch of chili that uses one pound of ground beef or ground turkey. Prep this seasoning in advance for the next time you want to cozy up with a warm bowl of chili.
Homemade Chili Seasoning
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper (approximately freshly ground )
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Instructions
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Add all of the ingredients to a bowl and stir to combine. Store in an air-tight container, away from heat and moisture for up to six months.
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Notes
If the chili powder you are using is spicy, you can reduce or eliminate the cayenne pepper from this recipe.
Nutrition Information
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In addition to your basic homemade chili seasoning you can add some fun “secret ingredients’ to your chili. Here are some fun ingredients for chili:
- Cocoa powder or dark chocolate, which gives an earthy flavor
- Beer: light Mexican or dark beer, like Guinness
- Brown sugar or molasses (sweet makes a great contrast to spicy!)
- Cinnamon, goes nicely with savory flavors as well as sweet!
- Red wine (for beef chili)
- Coffee or espresso (similar to cocoa, this provides a deep earthiness)
how to use and store
Store in an airtight container for future use. To add to chili, brown the ground beef or ground turkey first, drain the excess fat if needed, then add the homemade chili seasoning. Continue to sauté the seasoning with the beef for about a minute more, which will toast the spices and make them a bit more pronounced. Continue making your chili by adding diced tomatoes, beans, or whatever else you prefer. ).
Serving Suggestions
In addition to making a big pot of warm and comforting homemade chili, you can add this chili seasoning to vegetables, meat, or fish before roasting or grilling (check out my Chili Roasted Potatoes), or even sprinkle a little into your mac and cheese. I mean, what can’t you do with chili seasoning?!
