Easy Homemade Chili Seasoning Mix

Homemade Chili Seasoning

by Alli

You don’t need to run to the store for chili seasoning mix. You can make chili seasoning with spices that are probably already in your pantry. Easy homemade chili seasoning is bursting with flavor that will add just the right amount of spice to your homemade chili.

This seasoning mix is so easy to put together. You can skip the store-bought chili seasoning packets and keep a jar of homemade seasoning on hand. 

Chili Seasoning Ingredients At A Glance (Full Recipe Card Down Below!)

  • Chili Powder
  • Cumin
  • Onion Powder
  • Cayenne Pepper
  • Salt
  • Black Pepper
  • Garlic Powder

This chili seasoning recipe makes about six Tablespoons. Just double the ingredients to make more! 

chili seasoning ingredients in a large wooden bowl

Helpful Tips For Making Easy Homemade Chili Seasoning

  • How much chili seasoning do I need? It depends on how many servings your chili will make and your personal preference. A typical starting point is 3 Tablespoons of the chili seasoning mix. Taste and add more as needed. 
  • If you like your chili extra heat,  add ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper to your seasoning mix.
  • Do you like a touch of sweetness? Add a teaspoon of sugar.
  • Want a stronger or bolder flavor? Add an extra Tablespoon of chili powder.
  • Make sure you taste and adjust the seasonings to your preferences.  
  • Be sure to mix well until the seasoning is smooth with no lumps. 

spices being stirred together in a wooden bowl to make chili seasoning

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Other Ways To Use Chili Seasoning

Homemade chili seasoning is not just for chili! Here are a few other ways to use this spice mixture.

  • You can use this chili seasoning in soup recipes like slow cooker taco soup or vegetable soup
  • This seasoning can be used as a meat rub before grilling. 
  • Sprinkle on vegetables or potatoes before roasting. 
Yield: 6 Tablespoons

Easy Homemade Chili Seasoning

jar of easy homemade chili seasoning in a jar

Homemade Chili Seasoning is easy to make using pantry ingredients you probably have on hand.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 Tablespoons Chili Powder
  • 2 teaspoons Cumin
  • 2 teaspoons Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a small dish or jar and mix well.
    Use immediately or store in a sealed container for up to a year.

Notes

How much chili seasoning do I need for a batch of chili? It depends on how many servings your chili will make and your personal preference. A typical starting point is 3 Tablespoons of the chili seasoning mix. Taste and add more as needed. 
If you like your chili extra heat,  add ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper to your seasoning mix.
Do you like a touch of sweetness? Add a teaspoon of sugar.
Want a stronger or bolder flavor? Add an extra Tablespoon of chili powder.
Make sure you taste and adjust the seasonings to your preferences.  
Be sure to mix well until the seasoning is smooth with no lumps. 

Nutrition Information

Yield

12

Serving Size

1

Amount Per Serving Calories 10Total Fat 0gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 235mgCarbohydrates 2gFiber 1gSugar 0gProtein 0g

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