Homemade Chili Seasoning Mix 
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Homemade Chili Seasoning Mix – stock your spice cupboard with this simple DIY chili seasoning blend for adding to all your favorite chili recipes! Budget friendly and healthier than the store-bought chili seasoning packets!
With colder weather comes chili season! Get a jump start on all your favorite chili recipes by making a batch of this Homemade Chili Seasoning Blend!
I absolutely love chili…traditional, white, chicken, beef, you name it. I love to create new versions and this seasoning blend works in all of them! You’ll only need some basic pantry spices to make this homemade chili seasoning.
This mix is versatile enough for adding to your favorite game day chili recipes (try my Best Instant Pot Chili recipe!) and is super simple to prepare with a few basic spices. Rather than use store bought chili mix packets (which typically contain undesirable ingredients like sugar, MSG, preservatives, and extra salt) or measure out spices every time, whip up this blend to have on hand. It makes a good amount that can be stored in your spice cupboard for adding to multiple recipes.
Because I love time saving techniques in the kitchen, I created this recipe along with several other spice mix blends. Instead of measuring out individual spices for every recipe, I stock up on larger quantities of homemade spice mixes. It’s so simple and super convenient! Get your kids involved too and let them do the measuring and mixing!
How to Make Your Own Spice Mix Blends
- Start by stocking up on basic spices in bulk. Order online on Amazon or Thrive Market or check your local Costco. Your local dollar store is also a great resource if you’re on a budget.
- Gather up your recipes and supplies – spices, mason jars, measuring spoons, and labels.
- Measure and mix!
- Store in a tightly sealed container and give the mix a stir each time before using.
What Spices Go in Chili Seasoning?
Chili Seasoning ingredients include simple basic pantry spices, with chili powder and cumin making up the base of the blend. Here’s what you’ll need to make this homemade chili seasoning:
- Chili powder
- Cumin
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Paprika (I love the taste of smoked paprika in this recipe, but regular paprika works well too.)
- Oregano
- Sea salt
- Black pepper
- Cayenne pepper is also a great addition if you like a spicier chili seasoning.
How to Make Chili Seasoning Mix
- Combine all the spices together and stir well.
- Store the chili seasoning in an airtight container (I like to use small mason jars) and always give it a stir before using, as spices tend to settle and may clump.
- The recipe can easily be doubled or even tripled. I like to make extra so that it’s ready to go whenever I want to make a batch of chili. This Chili Seasoning Recipe will keep for up to 1 year if stored in a cool, dry location.
How Much Chili Seasoning Should I Use?
It really depends on the individual recipe and size of the batch, but a typical starting point is 2-3 tablespoons of chili seasoning per batch of chili. From there, it’s important to taste and add more as needed.
Recipes That Use Chili Seasoning
Other Uses for Chili Seasoning
- Sprinkle on potatoes before roasting for chili roasted potatoes.
- Try adding to meat marinades before grilling (pork marinades, chicken marinades, steak marinades.)
- Add to other tomato-based or vegetable soups for a flavor boost. I love to add a couple teaspoons to my Instant Pot Hamburger Soup!
- Use in place of taco seasoning if needed. Chili seasoning and taco seasoning contain many of the same spices, just in different ratios. They have slightly different flavor profiles but can be substituted for one another in a pinch!
- Sprinkle over buttered corn on the cob.
- Use as a dry rub for seasoning pulled pork or chicken wings.
Homemade Chili Seasoning Mix
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons cumin
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons paprika (or smoked paprika)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons onion powder
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine all spices together in a bowl and whisk together.
- Store in an air tight container.
Nutrition
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Vegetarian
Keto Friendly
Dairy Free
55 Comments on “Homemade Chili Seasoning Mix”
Worth the 5 minutes- I use it all the time!
Very convenient so you do not have to measure out for every recipe.
Good blend of seasonings!
YUM.
Never, ever going back to those (admittedly convenient) little pouches. I tweaked this a little, using a mix of California and ancho chili powders and adding about a teaspoon of chipotle powder for a little extra smoky pizzazz. Thanks for posting this and helping to make the world a better place, one pot of chili at a time…
Thanks so much! And I LOVE your suggestions for extra smoky pizzazz!
My family likes to use the little seasoning pouches that you can buy in the grocery stores, but I got stuck with making dinner tonight and I wanted to make everything myself, seasoning included. So I used this recipe and OH MY GOSH THEY LOVED IT!!! Thanks for this recipe because I’m pretty sure they’re going to want little jars for the holidays
I couldnt find where it says how much you use. I make 1 lb of hamburger, can of beans and can of crushed tomatoes. Thanks for your help.
Hi there! I would start with about 2 tablespoons and increase as needed!
I don’t eat chili but I make it for my family all the time. The say this is the best every time I make. I won’t be going back to store bought. I mix up a batch, keep it in an airtight container and it’s ready for next time.
That’s awesome to hear!! Thanks for taking the time to leave a rating and review!
I’m a fairly avid cook. Been the cook of the house for about 10 years. Let me tell you, this blend rocks! I’ll never buy store bought again! Thank you!
Thanks so much, Dave! Love hearing this!
Pretty good
Best Chili Seasoning ever! Can’t buy it this good!
By far my favorite chili seasoning recipe! The smoked paprika gives it even a better taste to it! Thank you for sharing the recipe!
Wow! I’ll never buy a packet again. This was so good. Wish I would have tried this sooner
I was looking for something to make myself as I have to watch my sodium intake. This is it!!! Wonderful mix. I’m also going to add this to my Christmas baskets I make for my brothers and sister along with some other home made from scratch ideas I have found. It’s a really great gift to give and it’s personal and thoughtful. Thanks for the recipe it’s awesome.
Thank you, Rhonda, for taking the time to leave such a kind comment and review!
How much per pot of chilli
I typically use about 3 tablespoons, but you can start with less and add more to taste!
This is a great mix. I used it for the first time tonight and it vastly improved my Chilli-con-carne.
This is the best chili seasoning that I have ever tasted! I used to think my husband’s chili was the best, but TastyThin is my new favorite!!
I forgot to rate it 🙂 5 stars!
I absolutely LLLOOOOVVVVEEEE this seasoning!!!!!! My husband has heart failure and kidney disease, so finding things with little salt but a lot of flavor is HARD. I sent this recipe to my 2 sisters also; they love it too😁 I just like to open the jar and smell it !!
I love your Chili mix recipe! I have been using it for 2 years or more. I don’t add the salt but I use everything else. We have family who doesn’t eat much salt. Some like it really salty. So no salt for me. Again thank you for your recipe. I have also use the taco seasonings too!
This stuff is delish! I put it on all sorts of stuff. Try it out, you won’t regret it!!!
So easy, a dn good savings!
I love all the seasoning mixes!!!! But, I think I use this one the most. Great for chili, tacos, fajitas, etc. Make as hot or mild as you like.
Love this seasoning. Definitely added the flavor I needed!
Very versatile! I use my jar for everything, tastes great!
Very tasty and super simple to make
Wow, very impressed. Must try! This blend surpasses any store bought packet or artificial flavoring out there, it adds so much flavor without being too over the top. Appeals to all taste buds.
Don’t let the “healthiness” trick you into thinking this recipe is anything but delicious and full of flavor. Tastes the same, if not 10x better than anything I’ve made before. Great chili seasoning, highly suggest trying the hamburger soup as well.
Good stuff, great recipe, excellent flavor, even better savings.
Lovely mix, everyone in my family noticed the good flavor. I was nervous about the paprika, but just the right amount of spice.
Phenomenal. Took my cooking to another level.
Just what I was looking for. This recipe should be in every cookbook, it is simply the best. I’ve remade multiple times. Had to come here to comment because I love it so much.
As others have said, once you try this, you will never go back! I double this recipe I enjoy it so much. Very much worth the couple minutes it takes to mix this up, I use it in soup, on burgers, on potatoes, you name it. Love the automatic 2x math feature as well.
This blend is so delicious, more flavorful and I know exactly what is it in! Worked perfectly to season my chili. Thank you!
I love the smokey depth of flavor that smoked paprika adds. Which, you don’t normally get that flavor in pre-made spice mixes. Excited to make a batch of your seasoning and use for the rest of the Winter. Thanks!
This homemade seasoning is wonderful! And I love your idea to get the kids involved!
A new favorite seasoning here. We used in our Instant Pot fajitas and it was perfect. Thanks heaps for a recipe I could make with what I had in the pantry.
This chili seasoning is so good! Used it in a big pot of chili and it was perfection. Thank you for the recipe!
Very good flavor. I added one teaspoon cayenne, just for some extra heat, and it was perfect. I used two tablespoons to make a small batch of chili without beans. One pound of ground chuck, one 15 ounce can of tomato sauce, and half a can of water. Simple but delicious.
Thanks for the great recipe! I made chili and cornbread last night and the seasoning was spot on!
This chili seasoning is so well balanced and flavorful! I’ve used it in chili and it works perfectly, but I’ve also used it as a substitute for taco seasoning and it’s great in Mexican food too! Love how versatile it is, I use this recipe often!
This homemade chili seasoning mix is a game changer! It strikes the perfect balance between spicy and flavorful, making my chili dishes sing with just the right amount of heat. You’ve truly mastered the art of seasoning, and I can’t wait to use this mix in more of my recipes. Keep up the fantastic work!
We love fresh ingredients, and spice blends from scratch are the best! Thank you for sharing this! Ready for chili season!!
Had to omit salt due to high blood pressure.
Even without the added salt this is spot on.
Thanks for this recipe!
I really appreciate the amazing recipes you share. I’ll definitely be revisiting them in the future. Many thanks! Warm regards from Germany.
I ran out of those packet seasonings and I added more crushed tomatoes to my chili and it went flat! I found this recipe and had everything I needed and OMG! My family went back for thirds! I wanted to have left overs and I only had enough for 2 bowls! Thank you!
I just made this chili seasoning mix, and it’s a game-changer! The flavors are so rich and perfect for my family’s chili night. I love that I can customize the spice level too. Thanks for sharing this easy recipe!
I’m never going back to store bought chili mix. This is so delicious!