Chili Seasoning is a simple, easy-to-make, and flavor-loaded homemade condiment. It is usually made with chili powder or paprika, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, and black pepper powder. These spices deliver the best flavor and taste to your favorite Mexican-inspired chili recipes such as white chicken chili, beef chili, vegetarian chili, turkey chili, and more.
This Homemade Chili Seasoning mix is one of the best and easy seasoning recipes that comes in handy in under 10 minutes. And the best part is it stays good for up to 3 months at room temperature.
The recipe I have shared here shows you how to make Chilli Seasoning with easy step-by-step instructions for you to try and enjoy at home. I have also shared a detailed video below to make the process visually clear.
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What is Chili Seasoning?
Chili Seasoning is an easy-to-make homemade condiment filled with the perfect balance of fresh flavors of spices. It is usually made with Chili powder or Paprika, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, and black pepper powder. These spices deliver the best flavor and taste to your favorite chili recipes such as white chicken chili, beef chili, vegetable chili, and more.
The key to making the best Chili always depends on the quality of fresh seasonings. So making a Homemade Chili Seasoning from scratch makes the best-tasting pot of chili that you and your family would love for.
Even though there is a lot of chili spice mix available in packets at the store, making your Homemade version always delivers the best flavor. Because you know what you are adding, how fresh it is, your preferred spice level, and lastly control over all the spices.
Not only that, the spices used for this chili mix are basic and you might already have them in your kitchen cabinet. Also, it is not only limited to Chili recipes alone, you can use it as a seasoning for chicken, salmon, shrimp, and other vegetable recipes.
Ingredients
The ingredients you will need to make this Chili Seasoning are basic spice powder that you might have already in your kitchen cabinet. So let's see what are they below.
- Paprika or Chili Powder - I have used chili powder here which gives moderately high heat, but feel free to use paprika for moderate heat
- Cayenne Pepper - It is optional, if you feel like you need the chili to be a little spicier, feel free to start with ¼ tsp
- Cumin Powder - For a warm and nutty flavor
- Coriander Powder - Delivers a mildly sweet, and citrusy flavor to your dishes
- Garlic Powder - For garlicky and sweet undertones
- Onion Powder - Delivers sharp, sweet, and savory taste
- Black Pepper Powder - For peppery heat, and earthy flavor notes
- Salt - As per your preference
Note: You could also add ¼ tsp of Mexican oregano to add some fresh flavor.
For a detailed ingredients list, please check out the recipe card below
How to make Chili Seasoning Powder Mix?
The recipe I have shared here is a Homemade Chili Seasoning that is usually used to enhance the flavor of most chili recipes. You can use it in white chicken chili, beef chili, turkey chili, and other chili recipes of your choice.
Following are the high-level instructions to make this recipe but for detailed step-by-step instructions with photos and video, please check out the recipe card below.
- Add the spices - In a bowl, add all the spice powders along with salt
- Combine - Combine everything well. Now the Chili Seasoning is ready for you to use in your recipes
- Use or store - Use this seasoning in your favorite chili recipes like vegetable chili, white chicken chili, turkey chili, or classic beef chili. Not only for chili you can also use it in chicken breast recipes, drumsticks, salmon recipes, and more
How to use this Chili Seasoning?
This Chili Seasoning mix makes approx 4 tbsp. You can use 2 tbsp of this spice mix for 4 to 5 servings of one single batch of Chili. For instance, you can use the above-mentioned quantity to make 2 pounds of chicken, beef, or turkey chili. However, if you need more heat and flavor, you can feel free to increase the quantity.
What is the Difference Between Chili Seasoning, Powder, and Mix?
Chili seasoning, powder, and mix are all ingredients that are used to add flavor and heat to dishes, particularly chili. However, they can differ in terms of their composition and intended use.
Chili seasoning is a blend of spices and herbs that are commonly used in chili recipes such as in Chili, white chicken chili, vegetarian chili, turkey chili. It may include ingredients such as cumin, paprika, chili powder, garlic, and onion. Chili seasoning is typically added to a pot of chili to provide flavor and depth.
Chili powder is a ground spice made from dried chili peppers. It is a key ingredient in many chili recipes and can also be used to add heat and flavor to other dishes. Chili powder is typically made from a single type of chili pepper, such as ancho or cayenne, and may include other spices as well.
Chili mix is a pre-packaged blend of ingredients that is used to make chili. It may include a combination of dried beans, vegetables, spices, and seasonings. To use chili mix, you typically add it to a pot of water and simmer until the ingredients are cooked and the flavors have melded together.
In summary, chili seasoning is a blend of spices and herbs that is used to add flavor to chili, while chili powder is a ground spice made from chili peppers. Chili mix is a pre-packaged blend of ingredients that is used to make chili. But note that in the Western world, chili powder and mix may also be used to refer to chili seasoning, depending on the place and context in which it is used.
Tips
- Use Fresh Spices - Using fresh spice powders that are not more than 2 to 3 months old delivers the best flavor and taste to your chili recipes
- Right Ratio - Adding the right ratio of spices plays an important role in the flavor profile of your dish. For instance always make sure to use a 1: 2 ratio of chili powder or paprika to ground coriander. By adding so you will never feel the raw heat of chili powder instead it delivers a balanced heat with earthy notes of coriander. Also adding cumin, onion, garlic, and black pepper gives the flavor that you are looking for in your chili recipe
- Storing - I recommend storing this Chili Spice mix only for 2 to 3 months because the more it sits in the cabinet, it loses its fresh flavors
Storage Suggestions
This Chili Seasoning spice mix stays good in an air-tight closed container for up to 2 to 3 months at room temperature.
Serving Suggestions
Use this Homemade Chili seasoning in your favorite chili recipes like vegetable chili, white chicken chili, vegetarian chili, turkey chili, or classic beef chili. Not only for chili you can also use it as a seasoning spice mix for chicken breast recipes, baked chicken drumsticks, pan-fried salmon, air fryer salmon, and more.
Related Recipes
You can also find similar seasoning recipes below and more at dips & condiments.
- Taco Seasoning
- Italian Seasoning
- Cajun Seasoning
- Fajita Seasoning
- Garam Masala
- Curry Powder
- Five Spice Powder
- Chili Sauce
- Sweet Chili Sauce
- Chili Oil
- Ginger Garlic Paste
Chili Seasoning Recipe Video
I have also shared a detailed video of this Chili Seasoning Recipe that I hope will help you to make a fresh spice mix for chili at home. You could also find this recipe in a story format.
📖 Recipe
Chili Seasoning
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Chili Powder, or paprika for less heat
- 2 tbsp Coriander Powder
- ¼ tsp Cayenne Pepper
- ½ tsp Pepper Powder, black
- ½ tsp Cumin Powder
- ½ tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Salt, or adjust as needed
Instructions
To make Chili Seasoning
- In a bowl, add all the spice powders along with salt
- Combine everything well. Now the Chili Seasoning is ready for you to use in your recipes
To Serve
- Use this Homemade Chili seasoning in your favorite chili recipes like vegetable chili, white chicken chili, turkey chili, or classic beef chili. Not only for chili you can also use it as a seasoning spice mix for chicken breast recipes, baked chicken drumsticks, pan-fried salmon, air fryer salmon, and more. This Chili Seasoning spice mix stays good in an air-tight closed container for up to 2 to 3 months at room temperature
Video
Notes
- Use Fresh Spices - Using fresh spice powders that are not more than 2 to 3 months old delivers the best flavor and taste to your chili recipes
- Right Ratio - Adding the right ratio of spices plays an important role in the flavor profile of your dish. For instance always make sure to use a 1: 2 ratio of chili powder or paprika to ground coriander. By adding so you will never feel the raw heat of chili powder instead it delivers a balanced heat with earthy notes of coriander. Also adding cumin, onion, garlic, and black pepper powder gives the flavor that you are looking for in your chili recipe
- Storing - I recommend storing this Chili Spice mix only for 2 to 3 months because the more it sits in the cabinet, it loses its fresh flavors
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FAQ
Chili Seasoning is an easy-to-make homemade condiment filled with the perfect balance of fresh flavors of spices. It is usually made with Chili powder or Paprika, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, and black pepper powder. These spices deliver the best flavor and taste to your favorite chili recipes such as white chicken chili, beef chili, vegetable chili, and more.
Yes, you can store this Chili spice mix for up to 2 to 3 months in an air-tight closed container at room temperature.
This Seasoning mix makes approx 6 tbsp. You can use 2 tbsp of this spice mix for 4 to 5 servings of one single batch of Chili. However, if you need more heat and flavor, you can feel free to increase the quantity.
I hope you enjoyed the recipe I shared here and I would love to hear from you about how it turned out for you. Please let me know.
If you have any other questions, feel free to post them in the comment section below and I will try to get back to you as soon as possible.
Happy Cooking!
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