Chili Seasoning Recipe
Skip the packet! This Chili Seasoning Recipe is smoky, savory, warmly spiced, and made with pantry spices you can mix together in just 5 minutes. Make a batch to keep on hand for chili, soups, beans, roasted vegetables, and more. My little secret is the optional touch of cinnamon. You won't taste it outright, but it adds a subtle warmth and depth that makes the whole blend taste more rounded.
Servings: 4 servings (Use about 2 tablespoons per pot of chili)
Ingredients
- ¼ cup chili powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika smoked or sweet
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
- 4 teaspoons fine sea salt
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine. Add the chili powder, paprika, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne, oregano, cinnamon (if using), sea salt, and black pepper to a small bowl.
- Mix well. Whisk until the spices are completely combined and evenly distributed. Break apart any small clumps as you mix.
- Store. Transfer to a clean, dry airtight jar or spice container. Store in a cool, dark pantry away from heat and moisture.
- Use. Start with 2 tablespoons seasoning per pot of chili, then taste and add more as needed. The exact amount will depend on the size of your recipe and how boldly seasoned you like your chili.
Notes
- Use in my Beef and Bean Chili and Sweet Potato Chili.
- Check your chili powder. Use a standard American chili powder blend, not pure ground chile such as cayenne, or the seasoning will be far too spicy.
- Smoked vs. sweet paprika: Smoked paprika gives chili a deeper, smoky flavor, while sweet paprika keeps the blend a little milder and more classic. I love both!
- Adjust the heat. Reduce or omit the cayenne for a mild, family-friendly blend, or increase it if you love spicy chili.
- Use fresh spices. If the spices in your pantry don't smell like much when you open the jars, they won't add much flavor to your chili either.
- Shake before measuring. Give the jar a good shake before measuring, since some of the finer spices can settle toward the bottom.
Nutrition
Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2573mg | Potassium: 395mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 5280IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 4mg
