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small mason jar filled with chili seasoning mix.
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Best Chili Seasoning

Make the best chili seasoning mix that's packed with flavor, and perfect for making a big pot of chili. It's also great for adding to other dishes, such as tacos, burritos, and soups.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Seasoning Blends
Cuisine: Latin, Mexican
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 258kcal
Author: Kelly Bloom
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Ingredients

  • 7 tablespoon chile powder generic ground chile peppers, not a seasoning mix
  • 2 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano dried, crushed
  • 4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoon salt optional
  • 2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Measure out all the spices in a bowl.
    PRO TIP: If you are doubling or tripling the recipe, you may want to use disposable gloves and a disposable mask. The fine powders can irritate your eyes, nose, and lips. The gloves will protect painful chili powder transfer to your face also.
    7 tablespoon chile powder, 2 tablespoon cumin, 1 teaspoon oregano, 4 teaspoon onion powder, 2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 2 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Combine all ingredients so that they are evenly distributed.
  • Package up in small mason jars, or spice jars.
  • Label and store in a cool, dark location like a pantry. Keep out of direct sunlight and away from heat.

Notes

  • Use fresh, high-quality spices.
  • If you like your chili spicier, add more cayenne pepper, or chipotle powder for rich, smoky heat.
  • If you don't have chili powder, you can substitute 1 tablespoon of hot Hungarian paprika and 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
  • You can also add other spices to your chili seasoning mix, such as smoked paprika, lime powder, or thyme.

Nutrition

Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 5598mg | Potassium: 1545mg | Fiber: 25g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 18477IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 386mg | Iron: 19mg