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    Make It Skinny Please » Recipes » Sauces & Dressings » Chili Seasoning Mix recipe

    Published: Feb 16, 2022 · Modified: Oct 5, 2022 by Toni Dash · 10 Comments

    Chili Seasoning Mix recipe

    Weight Watchers Points0
    Calories: 38kcal
    Carbs: 7g
    Protein: 2g
    Fats: 2g
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    This Homemade Chili Seasoning recipe has the perfect seasonings for your favorite chili recipes.

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    Next time you make a pot of chili scrap the seasoning packets and use this homemade chili seasoning mix. The chili seasoning mix ingredients have only natural flavor, no artificial ingredients or additives.

    This perfect blend is a great addition to your favorite spices and making your own seasoning mixes is so gratifying.

    Jump to:
    • Why make Chili Seasoning Mix
    • Recipe Ingredients Notes
    • How to make homemade chili seasoning
    • Variations
    • How to use it
    • Fast Basic Chili Recipe
    • How to Store
    • Frequently Asked Questions
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    Why make Chili Seasoning Mix

    This may seem like a 'why not buy it' recipe. There are some reasons we like making our own:

    • Personalize the flavor. Making your own blend lets you mix the spices to get the flavor you like best.
    • Control the heat. With your own blend you can keep the flavors earthy and mild or dial up to medium heat.
    • Avoid unnecessary additives. If you read the product label on a store bought chili seasoning packet you'll find everything from wheat flour (a non-starter if you are gluten-free), corn starch, citric acid to silicon dioxide (anti-caking agent). These aren't necessary when making your own chili seasonings.
    • Available on demand. Your probably have the ingredients in your spice cabinet now. It's easy to whip up this blend and make a simple chili recipe (basic recipe shared below).

    Recipe Ingredients Notes

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    Always start with fresh (not expired) spices for the best flavor results!

    Chili powder. Regular chili powder can be used or a special version from a chili pepper like chipotle or ancho.

    Cayenne pepper. This ingredient really drives the level of spicy heat. We've kept the amount low but if you like spicy chili increase the amount.

    Black pepper. Use freshly ground if possible.

    How to make homemade chili seasoning

    chili spices in a bowl

    Place all ingredients (chili powder, ground cumin, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper and cayenne pepper) in a bowl or jar; stir to fully combine!

    Variations

    Like a smoky flavor? Add some smoked paprika. Smoked paprika is available in regular or hot which is spicy. We recommend sticking with regular.

    Want to add some heat? Add some red pepper flakes or more cayenne pepper.

    Cinnamon. A pinch of this secret ingredient adds more depth of flavor and goes will with the flavors in the chili mix.

    How to use it

    • Use to make homemade chili
    • Sprinkle or rub on meats (steak, chicken, ribs) and vegetables before roasting or grilling
    • Add it to soups
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    Fast Basic Chili Recipe

    • 1 pound of ground beef or ground turkey (choose lean)
    • 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes OR 1 14.5-ounce can tomato sauce
    • 1 15-ounce can kidney beans (or beans of choice), undrained
    1. Brown the meat in a large non-stick skillet and drain any excess fat.
    2. Add the seasoning mix, tomatoes and beans.
    3. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmering, cover and cook for 10 minutes.

    How to Store

    Store in an airtight container in a cool location out of direct sunlight (your spice cabinet). Spices typically stay fresh for up to a couple years but will lose their flavor intensity. If you use it often refresh this mix every couple months for the strongest flavor.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is chili seasoning the same as chili powder?

    No. Chili powder is a single spice. Chili seasoning is a mixture of spices used when making a batch of chili to give it the earthy chili flavor.

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    Chili Seasoning Mix

    Weight Watchers Points0
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    This homemade chili seasoning replaces the equivalent of one store bought chili mix packet. The earthy spices deliver favorite chili flavor without any additives or filler ingredients.
    5 from 19 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1 batch of chili
    Calories: 38kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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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 freshly ground black pepper
    • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

    Instructions

    • Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Whisk to fully combine.
    • Store in a sealed glass jar in a cool location out of direct sunlight.

    Notes

    Note on WW Personal Points
    The value of the points is for ¼ of the recipe which would correspond to the individual serving amount for a serving of chili using  the mix. When calculating the value of the entire recipe it was 1 point with a serving being 0 points.
    How to Store
    Store in an airtight container in a cool location out of direct sunlight (your spice cabinet). Spices typically stay fresh for up to a couple years but will lose their flavor intensity. If you use it often refresh this mix every couple months for the strongest flavor.
    Fast Basic Chili Recipe
    • 1 pound of ground beef or ground turkey (choose lean)
    • 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes OR 1 14.5-ounce can tomato sauce
    • 1 15-ounce can kidney beans (or beans of choice), undrained
    1. Brown the meat in a large non-stick skillet and drain any excess fat.
    2. Add the seasoning mix (full recipe), tomatoes and beans.
    3. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmering, cover and cook for 10 minutes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 38kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1880mg | Potassium: 223mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2504IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 3mg
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    1. nancy says

      February 18, 2022 at 4:08 pm

      5 stars
      great flavour and balance in this seasoning mix. i use it for everything!

      Reply
    2. Sara says

      February 17, 2022 at 7:40 pm

      5 stars
      Great recipe! I love making spice blends but never thought to make this. I used your quick chili recipe and it was SO good! Thanks.

      Reply
    3. Allyson Zea says

      February 16, 2022 at 8:50 am

      5 stars
      This was perfect for my chili! Thank you so much

      Reply
    4. Kara says

      February 16, 2022 at 8:26 am

      5 stars
      Now that I'm doing keto, I can't have the sugar and starches found in a lot of store bought seasoning mixes. This one is perfect, and so easy to whip up!

      Reply
    5. Aimee Mars says

      February 16, 2022 at 8:16 am

      5 stars
      I love the idea of controlling the heat and personalizing the flavor. I actually prefer a chili with a hint of sweetness and I can do this by using your recipe. This is one I'm going to mix up and always keep in my pantry.

      Reply
    6. Pam says

      February 16, 2022 at 7:54 am

      5 stars
      Ive just started making my own seasoning mixes because the store bought ones have so much sodium. I hadn't found a good one for chili until now. Thank you for this!

      Reply
    7. Bruce says

      February 16, 2022 at 7:53 am

      5 stars
      I loved the idea of using it as a rub. Added it to some chicken I cooked in the air fryer and it was delicious. Keep the great recipes coming!

      Reply
    8. Beth says

      February 16, 2022 at 7:13 am

      5 stars
      I love it! I'm a big fan of making my own seasoning mixes because I can control the amount of salt in them. Some of those mixes seem like more salt than anything else.

      Reply
    9. Taylor says

      February 16, 2022 at 7:11 am

      5 stars
      Made a big batch of this to have on hand during the colder winter months. It has been perfect! Great for soups and even using as a dry rub on meats. It has such great flavor and was so easy to put together!

      Reply
    10. Claudia Lamascolo says

      February 16, 2022 at 6:46 am

      5 stars
      Perfect seasoning for chili and NO MSG that's a huge plus I am sharing this and pinning so I don't lose it great recipe!

      Reply

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