Published 7/20/2023 There are countless ways you can use this chili seasoning! Not only can you use it in any of our chili recipes, but you can use it in recipes like this tasty chili cheese dip, too! If you look in my cabinet, you will see a giant jar of this homemade chili seasoning at all time. We use it in our award-winning chili recipe so I guess by default, this spice blend is also award winning! I love that it only requires 6 ingredients and doesn’t use any additives or preservatives like you’d find in a chili seasoning packet. Quick tip: Use anywhere from 3 to 4 tablespoons of this chili seasoning per chili recipe.
What You Need for Homemade Chili Seasoning (Chili Spices)
Our blend of chili seasonings is savory and smokey, not too spicy, and oh-so-flavorful. The key is having the perfect balance of all of the classic chili spices.
Chili powder Garlic powder Ground cumin Smoked paprika Salt Ground pepper
Variations
Make it spicier: If you want your chili spicy, add cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes. You can even up the smoked paprika and/or add chipotle powder. Make it sweeter: If you want to add a little bit of sweetness to your chili seasoning, add a teaspoon of brown sugar or coconut sugar to the mix. And, to really enhance this sweetness, you can add a pinch of ground cinnamon!
Can I add other flavors to my chili?
Yes! You can add any flavor other flavors you would like to your seasoning mix. Try adding:
a pinch of ground cinnamon a little brown sugar cayenne pepper for more spice onion powder for a mild flavor
Storage
Store your chili spices in an airtight container or glass jar in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months. Spice Jars
Chili Recipes
Best Beef Chili Recipe Black Bean Quinoa Chili Chili Cheese Dip Crockpot Chicken Chili
Use Your Chili Seasoning Recipe in Other Recipes!
Homemade Seasonings
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