This homemade chili seasoning mix is the base of any delicious, hearty, from-scratch chili recipe you want! It's perfectly suited for beef, turkey, chicken chili, and any variety of bean chili you would like to use in a vegetarian or vegan version! Grab your pantry staple herbs and spices to make this easy DIY spice blend rather than going to the store!
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Instructions
Measure out all of your individual spices, including 2 tablespoon chili powder, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoon ground coriander, 2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1½ teaspoon garlic powder, 1½ teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon oregano, and ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes. Mix until the spice blend is evenly distributed before using.
Add salt and pepper to taste when making chili. Adjust as needed.
Place any remaining chili seasoning mix in an airtight storage bag or jar. Keep it in a darkened cabinet for best results.
Notes
For very mild chili, omit the crushed red pepper flakes.
For more 'heat' in your chili, add cayenne pepper. I suggest using ¼ teaspoon increments of the cayenne pepper and adding until the desired flavor has been reached.
To thicken your chili try using a few tablespoons of cornmeal rather than the standard cornstarch slurry (or additional flour) for an added depth of flavor!
If you are on a specialty diet (such as keto, paleo, low-carb, or gluten-free), tomatoes are a natural thickening agent. Omit the flour and add more tomatoes, then let them cook down to thicken your chili!
This seasoning blend yields approximately 7 tablespoons of chili seasoning. I typically use 2-4 tablespoons to replace a packet of store-bought seasoning mix. Adjust to taste.