Homemade Chili Seasoning

This Homemade Chili Seasoning Mix is the perfect blend of seasonings for a variety of foods that’s completely customizable to fit your tastes and needs!

Homemade chili seasoning is so easy to make! You can use it in soups or stews, on meats and veggies…I even use it to bring flavor to meatballs and meatloaf. Plus, it’s so much better than store-bought and has no preservatives or added salt, sugar, etc.

The best thing about making your own chili seasoning is how versatile it is. Not only can you adjust it to your personal liking, but you can also adjust the ingredients depending on what you’d like to use it for.

Take this recipe and modify it as needed such as adding extra cayenne pepper, cinnamon, or cloves for more flavor or substituting spices for a different flavor profile taking your food from so-so to yum-o in minutes!

Recipe Tips & Notes

• Adjust the seasoning depending on your dietary needs and spice preference.
• Make sure to check the expiration dates of the spices used before mixing.
• Want it spicy? Add some heat by adding some crushed red pepper flakes to the mix.
• For a more smokey flavor try adding some smoked paprika to the mix.

What to Use Chili Seasoning In

• Popcorn – sprinkle over top for a delicious chili flavor.
• Meats & Veggies – sprinkle on before roasting or grilling.
• Turkey Chili
• Chili Lime Chicken Tacos
• Chili Cheese Dog
• Slow Cooker Chili

Chili Seasoning Ingredients

Yields: equivalent to 1 store-bought chili seasoning packet

1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon black pepper
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

How to Make Homemade Chili Seasoning

In a bowl, add all ingredients and stir to combine.

To use: Add the bowl of seasoning to a pot of chili that serves 6, or a batch that uses 1 pound of ground meat.

Make a Big Batch

This recipe is equivalent to 1 store-bought chili seasoning packet. If you want to make more to have on hand at all times be sure to double, triple or quadruple the recipe and store appropriately.

Storing: Leftover seasoning should be stored in an airtight container or jar in a cool dark place for up to 6 months. These spice jars are great for storing seasonings.

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Homemade Chili Seasoning

Yield: Equivalent to 1 store-bought chili seasoning packet

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

This Homemade Chili Seasoning Mix is the perfect blend of seasonings for a variety of foods that's completely customizable to fit your tastes and needs!

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Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

How to Make Homemade Chili Seasoning

1. In a bowl, add all ingredients and stir to combine.

To use: Add the bowl of seasoning to a pot of chili that serves 6, or a batch that uses 1 pound of ground meat.

Make a Big Batch

This recipe is equivalent to 1 store-bought chili seasoning packet. If you want to make more to have on hand at all times be sure to double, triple or quadruple the recipe.

Storing: Leftover seasoning should be stored in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

Notes

Adjust the seasoning depending on your dietary needs and spice preference.

Make sure to check the expiration dates of the spices used before mixing.

Want it spicy? Add some heat by adding some crushed red pepper flakes to the mix.

For a more smokey flavor try adding some smoked paprika to the mix.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 39Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 1822mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 3gSugar: 1gProtein: 2g