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HOMEMADE CHILI SEASONING MIX

When the weather starts to turn colder I just love to make a big pot of chili to have on hand for meals. While I used to use store-bought seasoning packages, a few years ago I started making my own homemade chili seasoning mix and I’ve never gone back. It’s not only easy, but it’s cheaper and tastes just like the packages I used to buy. I now make up a batch about every 6 months and use a couple of tablespoons of it each time to make my favorite chili whenever I get the craving. You can check out my chili recipe here.

Bowls of chili on a counter.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • As good if not better than store-bought seasoning mixes.
  • It’s customizable – You can add your own preferred spices or if you don’t like an ingredient leave it out.
  • Makes a lot so you can prepare it once and use it to make chili multiple times.

What Ingredients Do I Need For Chili Seasoning Mix

To make this seasoning mix you just need a few spices that you likely already have in your spice cabinet.

  • Chili powder
  • Cumin
  • Garlic Powder
  • Onion powder
  • Oregano
  • Paprika
  • Thyme
  • Red chili pepper
Spices for homemade chili seasoning mix laid out on the counter.

How To Make Homemade Chili Seasoning Mix

To make this mix you just have to measure out all your ingredients and combine them well in a bowl. When finished you can transfer it to a jar, a covered container, or even a ziplock bag for storage.

Chili seasoning mix in a white bowl.

Recipe Variations

While this is my preferred mixture, feel free to add more or less of any of the secondary ingredients to suit your taste. The only thing I would caution is to try to stick to the amounts listed for the main ingredients which are the chili powders, cumin, and paprika.

Storage Tips

This mix will keep fresh for up to 6 months in a sealed container in your pantry.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS;

What are the most important spices in chili? Chili powders, cumin and paprika are the predominant spices. The others such as the garlic and onion powders, oregano, and thyme are supporting spices and can be adjusted to suit individual tastes. 

Is there a difference between chili powder and chili seasoning? Yes. Chili powder is a spice and is just one of the ingredients in chili seasoning, however a chili seasoning mix will also contain other ingredients like garlic and onion powders, cumin and paprika.  

Does cooking chili longer make it taste better? Your chili will definitely benefit from a longer cooking time. This allows the arromatics like the onion, garlic and spices to release their flavors fully. They also continue to release their flavors as the chili cools. This is why chili often tastes better the next day. 
Chili seasoning mix in a white bowl.

HOMEMADE CHILI SEASONING MIX

A super easy seasoning mix that tastes just like store-bought chili seasoning mix.
www.comfortandpeasant.com
5 from 7 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Dinner, Entree, Lunch, Main Course, Seasoning
Cuisine American
Servings 1.5 Cups

Ingredients
  

  • 47 g (1/2 cup) Chili powder
  • 24 g (1/4 cup) Cumin
  • 19 g (1/4 cup) Garlic powder
  • 18 g (3 tbsp) Onion powder
  • 6 g (2 tbsp) Oregano
  • 13 g (2 tbsp) Paprika
  • 3 g (1 tbsp) Thyme
  • 3 g (1/2 tbsp) Red chili pepper

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients and stir well to mix.
  • Store in a well-sealed container for up to 6 months.
  • Use 2 tablespoons of the seasoning mixture in place of one packet of store-bought chili mix.
Keyword Chili, Seasoning

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You can find my recipe for the best homemade chili using this seasoning mix here. And if you’re looking for more easy and quick recipes check out my Farfalle With Sausage, Kale, and Tomatoes or my 30-Minute Maple Cranberry Chicken.

How to make your own chili seasoning mix pin.

21 thoughts on “HOMEMADE CHILI SEASONING MIX

  1. This is interesting! I haven’t really thought about making one at home but I would love to try. We are so used to the store-bought ones.

    Thank you for sharing this. It’s nice that I have almost everything except some cumin.

  2. didn’t realize i could make this mix with all the spices i already have at home.. so i am now ready to make some comforting veg chili soon thanks to you

  3. 5 stars
    I pinned this recipe ads I love making homemade spice blends versus purchasing them. They are always better and usually better for you too. Thank you for this one as I am making chili in a day or two!

  4. This is nice and I can say that this is more cheaper than buying chili seasoning in grocery store. I want to try this at my home and share it to my family. Thanks for the idea and the recipe also.

  5. I have never made my own chili before, and it is definitely nice to make your own seasoning mix especially if you want to adjust any ratios. Homemade blends are such a great way to avoid all the additives!

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