The Ultimate Homemade Chili Seasoning
A perfectly balanced, smoky, and savory homemade chili seasoning recipe that blows store-bought packets out of the water. Ready in 5 minutes and fully customizable to your taste!
Equipment
- Small Mixing Bowl
- Measuring Spoons
- Airtight Spice Jar
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (or to taste)
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Whisk everything together until the mixture is uniform in color and free of any clumps.
- Use immediately (about 2-3 tablespoons per pound of meat) or transfer to an airtight jar for storage.
Notes
- Store the seasoning mix in an airtight container in a cool, dark pantry for up to 6 months for the best flavor.
- For a deeper flavor, try "blooming" the spices by cooking them in a little bit of hot oil or fat for about 60 seconds before adding liquids to your chili pot.