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homemade chili seasoning recipe in glass jar
Jacqueline Ingersoll

Best Homemade Chili Seasoning Recipe (Bold Flavor in Minutes)

A bold and flavorful homemade chili seasoning blend perfect for customizing your favorite chili seasoning recipe.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Seasoning
Cuisine: American
Calories: 9
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika use smoked paprika, if desired
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Method
 

  1. 1. Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl or jar. Store in a small airtight container.
  2. 2. After cooking meat and vegetables for chili, stir in spice mix and toast for 1-2 minutes before adding liquid ingredients to chili.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 9kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 0.4gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gSodium: 35mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.2g

Notes

I use this entire spice mix with 3 pounds of meat in a beanless chili. Since each chili seasoning recipe is different, it’s hard to say exactly how much to use. Start with half if you’re unsure, and you can always add more.
Makes about ⅓ cup.

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