Chili Seasoning Recipe

A bowl of homemade chili seasoning on a cutting board.

The secret ingredient for award-winning chili is a great Chili Seasoning Recipe. A careful blend of herbs and spices takes ordinary ground beef and beans to the next level and beyond, all the way to a blue ribbon.

Course Pantry

Cuisine American

Prep Time 1

Cook Time 2

Total Time 3

Servings servings (1 tbsp each)

Calories 31kcal

Author Meggan Hill

Ingredients

1/4 cup chili powder (see note 1)
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder or 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (see note 2)
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon ground coriander

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Instructions

In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, oregano, chipotle chili powder, thyme, and coriander. Stir to combine. Store covered for up to 6 months.

Notes

Chili powder: If you shop at an international food market and buy “chili powder,” sometimes this is just straight-up ground dried red chiles (cayenne pepper), not the Americanized chili powder blend you’re thinking of. You should be able to tell by the color of the powder.
Chipotle chili powder: Chipotle chili powder is spicy! If you’re unsure, start with 1 teaspoon (or less) until the chili is fully cooked. Then, taste and add more at the end. You can also substitute ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper or omit it entirely.
Yield: This recipe makes 1/2 cup chili seasoning, enough to make 8 servings of chili from 2 pounds ground meat or sweet potatoes.
Storage: Store in a dark, cool place for up to 6 months.

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