How To Make Your Own Chili Seasoning: 3 Easy Steps

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How To Make Your Own Chili Seasoning

One of my favorite foods during the autumn and winter months has to be homemade chili. Chili is not only filling and satisfying, but it’s also relatively easy to make. Plus, you can easily customize it to your liking by adding different types of meat, beans, and veggies. And of course, one of the most important ingredients in any chili recipe is the seasoning. Today I’ll be showing you how to make homemade chili seasoning for your spice cabinet.

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Homemade Chili Seasoning

While you could simply buy a pre-made chili seasoning mix, I prefer to making my own seasoning for chili, the reason being, I get to know exactly what ingredients I’m using and can ensure there are no processed ingredients.

This recipe for chili seasoning is super easy to make and only requires a few common spices that you probably already have in your pantry.

Why Use Your Own Chili Seasoning Recipe?

There are a few reasons why you might want to make your own chili seasoning recipe, as opposed to using a pre-made mix or even just the spices on their own.

Homemade seasonings give you more control over the flavor of your dish. This is especially important with something like chili, where there are so many different flavors going on.

By learning how to make your own chili seasoning, you can make sure that the flavors are well balanced and complement each other nicely.

When you make your own chili seasoning, you also have more control over the heat level.

Store-bought mixes can often be quite spicy, which is not always what you want. But when you make your own seasoning blend, you can adjust the amount of heat to suit your taste.

Ingredients For Homemade Chili Seasoning Mix

Here are the best spices for chili. Making your own chili powder mix is super simple. There is no secret ingredient, you simply combine the following and you’ll get a great chili seasoning.

• 3 Tablespoons Chili Powder
• 2 Teaspoons Cumin
• 2 Teaspoons Onion Powder
• 1 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
• 1 Teaspoon Salt
• 1 Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper

The individual spices come together to create a wonderful spice mix for your chili recipes.

Some people also like to add a little garlic powder, smoked paprika or regular paprika along with red pepper flakes to their chili mix, however I prefer to use the homemade chili seasoning recipe I’ve shared.

Chili Mac and Cheese

Now you have your own chili seasoning recipe, you’ll want to try it out on a batch of chili or use chili seasoning to make Chili Mac and Cheese. You can get a great recipe for Chili Mac over at The website With A Splash of Color. Check out the Chili Mac recipe here!

How To Make Homemade Chili Powder

Making this chili seasoning recipe is super easy.

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.

How To Store Homemade Chili Seasoning Blend

Once you’ve mixed up your chili seasoning, it’s best to store it in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. I like to keep mine in a glass jar with a lid.

Use An Airtight Container For Your Chili Seasonings

A tightly sealed container will ensure that your chili seasoning mix doesn’t lose its potency or flavor. Pop it in your spice rack and enjoy

How Long Does Chili Seasoning Last?

Ideally, you should use your chili seasoning within 6 months to get the best flavor. However, it will still be usable for up to a year.

Now that you know how to make homemade chili seasoning, give it

This spice blend will stay fresh for up to 6 months, however I typically use mine within 3 months.

I hope you enjoy

How Much Chili Powder in Chili?

Now that you know how to make your own chili powder, you might be wondering how much of it you should use in your chili recipe.

How much chili seasoning depends on how spicy you like your chili. For a milder chili, I would recommend using 1-2 tablespoons of chili powder. If you like things a little spicier, you can add up to 4 tablespoons.

How many tablespoons or teaspoons depends on how hot you like your chili.

If you’re not sure how much chili powder to use, it’s always better to start with less and then add more, rather than adding too much from the start. You can always add more, but you can’t take away once it’s in there!

Best Homemade Chili Recipes To Try.

Here on The Instant Pot Table we have a few different Chili recipes you may love. Check out our favorite chili recipes and let me know which one you try!

Best Jamaican Chili Caribbean Jerk Chicken Recipe

This easy Jamaican Chili is packed with flavor from the Caribbean Jerk Chicken. The combination of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors with ground meat and you’ll have this meal all winter long!

Easy Beef Chili Instant Pot Recipe

This easy beef chili recipe is made in the Instant Pot and is perfect for a quick and hearty weeknight meal. Packed with flavor, this beef chili is also great for meal prep and has an amazing flavor.

The Best Instant Pot Vegetarian Chili

This vegetarian chili is made in the Instant Pot and is packed with veggies, beans, and flavor! This easy vegetarian traditional chili recipe is perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight meal. The seasoning is a wonderful mix and packs the recipe full of flavor.

The Best Instant Pot Crack Chili Chicken You Will Ever Taste!

This Instant Pot Crack Chicken is an addictively delicious chicken Chili recipe that is loaded with cheesy, creamy, and spicy flavors. This easy chicken chili recipe can be made in the Instant Pot or slow cooker and is perfect for a quick weeknight meal!

Add the best Chili seasoning and create the perfect blend of creamy Chili for your meal.

The Best Instant Pot Chili Beans Recipe: Perfect For Taco Tuesday

This Instant Pot Chili Beans recipe is an easy and delicious way to make Chili beans in the pressure cooker. This recipe is perfect for Taco Tuesday. Enjoy this ground beef chili on any night of the week!

Healthy And Hearty Instant Pot Black Bean Chili: For Cold Nights

This Instant Pot Black Bean Chili is a hearty and healthy chili recipe that is perfect for cold nights. This easy chili recipe is made with black beans, veggies, and spices and is gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan.

Instant Pot White Chicken Chili Recipe

This Instant Pot White Chicken Chili is an easy and delicious weeknight meal. This chili recipe is made with white beans, chicken, and spices and is packed with flavor! – You could also switch out the chicken for ground turkey if you want to switch up the meat.

As you can see, there are a variety of different ways that you can make chili. And the best part is, each chili recipe can be made in the Instant Pot! So, if you’re looking for an easy and delicious weeknight meal, make sure to give one of these recipes a try.

Do you have a favorite chili recipe? Let me know in the comments below! And don’t forget to share this post with your friends on social media!

Try making Homemade Chili Seasoning so you have plenty on hand to make delicious chili recipes all year round!