It’s so easy to make your own Chili Seasoning at home with common pantry spices. It’s budget-friendly, easily customizable to suit your taste, and is mixed up in just a few minutes!
We recently had a big snow day here where I live on the coast of NC, which is extremely RARE! I felt like a kid again for a short time, playing in the snow with my dogs. When it snows, I always try to make chili because snow days and a big pot of cozy chili are meant to be together, right?!
This easy seasoning mix is based on what I use when making chili. I find it’s the perfect blend – not too spicy or overwhelmingly hot. It’s just right. That’s the beauty of making your own seasoning blend – you can adjust the spices to what you like!
Chili Seasoning Ingredients
- Chili powder
- Dried oregano
- Ground cumin
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Crushed red pepper flakes – Cayenne pepper can be substituted for red pepper flakes.
- Onion powder
Mix it Up!
Make this seasoning by whisking or stirring the spices together in a small bowl until well combined… it literally takes less than 5 minutes total!
Recipe Variations
- Adjust the heat: Increase or decrease the amount of red pepper flakes to your liking – or completely omit them.
- Add sweetness: Add a little brown sugar or ground cinnamon to add a touch of sweetness.
- Make it smoky: Add smoked paprika for a hint of smoky flavor.
This recipe makes enough seasoning for one pot of chili using 1 to 1 ½ pounds of ground beef. Feel free to double, triple, or even quadruple the recipe to use later because it stores well for up to 6 months!
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place (in a pantry or cupboard away from direct sunlight) for up to 6 months.
More Easy Homemade Seasonings
Homemade Chili Seasoning
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Stir or whisk together all ingredients in a small bowl.
- If not using immediately, transfer to an airtight container and store in a cool, dry place (in a pantry or cupboard away from direct sunlight) for up to 6 months.
Notes
- This recipe makes enough seasoning for a pot of chili using 1 to 1 ½ pounds of ground beef.
- Feel free to adjust the spices to your taste preference.
Nutrition
If provided, nutritional info is a courtesy, is not guaranteed and should only be considered as a guideline.
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