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Chili Seasoning Mix

Chili Seasoning Mix

Published: November 8, 2017 Last Updated: June 22, 2020

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3.67 from 27 votes
This homemade Chili Seasoning Mix recipe has just the right amount of heat and sweetness.
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
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The basis of every great chili is the perfect Chili Seasoning Mix recipe.  This is the best chili seasoning mix recipe - it's perfectly balanced with heat, sweetness and flavor.

This homemade Chili Seasoning Mix recipe has just the right amount of heat and sweetness.

The basis of every great chili is the perfect Chili Seasoning Mix recipe.  This is the best chili seasoning mix recipe – it’s perfectly balanced with heat, sweetness and flavor.

The basis of every great chili is the perfect Chili Seasoning Mix recipe.  This is the best chili seasoning mix recipe - it's perfectly balanced with heat, sweetness and flavor.

If you love chili, you need to make a batch of this homemade Chili Seasoning Mix recipe and keep it on hand for when you get a chili craving. It took me a while to perfect this homemade chili seasoning recipe but now, it’s absolutely perfect and always gets rave reviews.

It’s easy to make seasoning.  This recipe a blend of seasonings and spices you probably already have in your pantry.   Simply combine them together and store it in an airtight container.

The basis of every great chili is the perfect Chili Seasoning Mix recipe.  This is the best chili seasoning mix recipe - it's perfectly balanced with heat, sweetness and flavor.

We make a lot of chili during the cold months so I like to make a double batch.  It’s easy to mix up and it keeps for quite a while in an airtight container.  I like to use spice jars like these to keep it fresh.

To make chili using this recipe,  simply add about 2 tablespoons of this chili seasoning mix to each pound of meat in your chili recipe.

It really is the best chili seasoning mix recipe I have ever tried.

Tips for Making this Chili Seasoning Mix Recipe

  • Start with fresh seasonings and spices.  If your seasonings and spices are old, they may have lots some of their flavor.
  • This recipe is flexible. If you like your chili spicier, you could always add more crushed red pepper and/or cayenne to the recipe and, conversely, if you like it milder, simply cut back a bit on the crushed red pepper and/or cayenne until you find the perfect amount to suit your tastes.
  • Store your chili seasoning mix recipes in an airtight jar or container to keep it fresher longer.
  • Use this in any Tex-Mex inspired recipe to kick up the flavor.

Want More Homemade Seasoning Mix Recipes

  • House Seasoning Blend
  • Taco Seasoning Blend
  • Burger Seasoning Blend

The basis of every great chili is the perfect Chili Seasoning Mix recipe.  This is the best chili seasoning mix recipe - it's perfectly balanced with heat, sweetness and flavor.

Items You Need to Make Chili Seasoning Mix Recipes

  • Chili Powder
  • Cayenne
  • Cumin
  • Minced Garlic
  • Minced Onion

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The basis of every great chili is the perfect Chili Seasoning Mix recipe.  This is the best chili seasoning mix recipe - it's perfectly balanced with heat, sweetness and flavor.

Chili Seasoning Mix Recipe

3.7 from 27 votes
This homemade Chili Seasoning Mix recipe has just the right amount of heat and sweetness.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in an airtight container.

Expert Tips

Use 2 tablespoons of this seasoning mix for each pound of meat in your chili.

Estimated Nutritional Information

Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 9914mg | Potassium: 925mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 12440IU | Vitamin C: 3.1mg | Calcium: 225mg | Iron: 13.3mg

The nutritional information provided are estimates. To learn more about how I calculate this information go to www.itisakeeper.com/about-its-a-keeper/privacy-disclosure-policies/

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Comments

  1. Suzy says

    October 11, 2019 at 2:10 pm

    Thank you so much for your porketta seasoning recipe, I lost mine from Minnesota, and wanted this old world taste that I remember.

    Suzy M Oregon

    Reply
  2. Sheri says

    October 8, 2019 at 3:30 pm

    All the seasonings are fine except the amount of salt — I would decrease to about a 1/2 tsp of salt. Way to salty with 2 teaspoons.

    Reply
    • Christina Hitchcock says

      October 10, 2019 at 3:49 pm

      That’s what’s great about this recipe…it’s completely flexible to your individual taste. 🙂

      Reply
  3. elizabeth straub says

    March 20, 2019 at 7:03 am

    thank you for all the wonderful homemade spice mix recipes! I love your site.
    Namaste
    elizabeth from Kitchener ON

    Reply
    • Christina Hitchcock says

      March 21, 2019 at 7:57 pm

      Thank you so much for your kind words 🙂

      Reply
  4. Karen says

    January 8, 2018 at 2:02 pm

    This site will not let me go to the recepe.

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    • Christina Hitchcock says

      January 8, 2018 at 4:47 pm

      It should work now. I had to fix something on the back end. Just click on “Go To Recipe” and it should take you there 🙂 Thanks for pointing out the bug to me.

      Reply

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