Save money and make homemade chili seasoning. Not only is it super easy but it tastes amazing and takes just a few minutes.
Homemade chili seasoning
Cooler weather means chili around here. Whether it is Fall or winter, I love to make chili.
Sometimes in the crock pot, sometimes on the stove top. Sometimes I make more of a soup, and sometimes I combine a variety of ingredients to make a new concoction. Any which way you look at eat, we eat chili in one form or another quite a bit.
Just like my homemade taco seasoning, I have been making homemade chili seasoning for a while. I like to make a big batch at one time so I will have it ready to go when I am making chili.
Once you see how simple and easy this is to make, you will make it all the time. Skip the store bought packs and make this in minutes at home!
How do you make chili seasoning from scratch?
This makes it just as convenient as having packaged chili seasoning, but it is much more frugal. I use a container just like this to store my chili seasoning in. I actually bought two at the same time so I could have one for my taco seasoning, too.
You will love the size of these containers because ypu can make a lot of homemade chili seasoning at once.
Feel free to also use mason jars to store the chili seasoning mix in. The jars keep everything nice and fresh and they are inexpensive to purchase.
Plus, you can reuse them for other things once you are finished. We love mason jars!
Generally I double or triple this recipe so I don’t have to make it very often. You can use a container you already have or a mason jar and be set for the next time you make chili.
You will love this delicious and easy chili seasoning mix!
This homemade chili seasoning is flavorful, but it is not very spicy. Feel free to add more cayenne pepper if you like your chili more on the spicy end!
This is a large batch of chili seasoning. I like having it ready when I am making dinner, so I like to make a lot ahead of time.
These containers hold 12 ounces, so this recipe fits inside perfectly. Just two tablespoons per batch of chili and you have amazing chili. 🙂
Ingredients for homemade chili seasoning mix:
- 3/4 cup chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup salt
- 2 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic salt
- 1/4 cup ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
How to make homemade chili seasoning:
Mix all ingredients together. It is that easy!
Store in an air tight container in a cool dark place. This recipe makes 12 pots of chili.
I told you it was super easy! Can you believe how simple that was? If you can mix a few ingredients together, you can make this for sure!
How much seasoning to use?
Use 2 tablespoons per 1 lbs of ground beef to make chili. Easy!
A little goes a long way and your chili will taste amazing!
Get started making this homemade chili seasoning recipe today.
We love making this and it is super easy. The flavor is amazing and we all love it.
All of the recipes turn out great using this homemade chili seasoning mix. You won’t find any crazy ingredients you cannot pronounce.
I love being able to give my family homemade seasoning and it really only takes minutes to make. It is a win all around!
Just make a big batch and store in an airtight container. You will be set for awhile on chili seasoning mix.
We all prefer it to store bought seasoning. Get started today and stop buying those packaged chili seasoning mixes at the store.
I have been slowly trying to make more and more things at home. I love that I don’t have to worry about what is inside or any hidden ingredients.
You can know exactly what is going into the food you are eating. This is so comforting especially as a mom!
Once you start making this and trying new things at home, you will see it does not take long. Sometimes, I hesitate to do things because I think it might be complicated or time consuming.
However, this homemade chili seasoning mix is really very simple and so fast to make. You are going to love it!
Try this taco seasoning in some of our favorite chili recipes:
Print this easy chili seasoning mix recipe below:
Making chili? Try this easy homemade chili seasoning. It tastes better than store bought and costs way less. Make this homemade chili seasoning today!
- 3/4 cup chili powder
- 1/4 cup ground cumin
- 1/4 cup salt
- 2 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic salt
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
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Mix all ingredients together.
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Use 2 tablespoons of this homemade chili seasoning to make your chili for 1 lb of ground beef.
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Store in an air tight container in a cool dark place.
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This recipe makes 12 pots of chili.
This homemade chili seasoning is it just as convenient as having packaged chili seasoning, but it is much more frugal. And might I add, so tasty!
I love making my own seasoning mixes and this homemade blackened seasoning recipe is one of my favorites.
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Keytra says
How much would be the equivalent of a store bought chili packet?
Carrie says
I would use 2 tablespoons to be the equivalent to the store bought packets.
Lois says
Been making your seasoning since 2016. Just made another batch. It has warmed us up many, many times with “my” much praised chile. Just wanted to thank you again.
Carrie says
Thank you Lois!
Julie says
Hi,
If I don’t make a full batch how much of each ingredient do I use? I am doing each individually. Thank you
Carrie says
You could divide it out to make the size that you would like. Generally I make this in bulk to have on hand for the Fall and Winter months. Thank you.
Doris says
I am on a low sodium diet, could I leave out the salt and use just the garlic salt?
James says
How big is each batch you make??? Ours consist of 2 pounds of meat so I’m trying to compare and make it as close to your batch as I can
Gary says
Would you say this is comparable to McCormick’s Mild Chili Seasoning?
Ida Shepherd says
I don’t like spicy, do I have to use cayenne pepper or anything that adds “heat”???
Donna says
We have a large family, so I was wondering if the 2 tablespoons was for each pound of meat? I can’t wait to try this!!!!! Thank you for sharing!
Dolly says
According to her chili recipe she uses 2 tbsp. per pound of meat…… because her recipe calls for 2 lbs meat and 4 tbsp chili mix. Hope that helps.
Carrie says
Yes, I use 2 TBSP per each pound of meat for the recipe. Thank you!
sharon says
I absolutely love watching your videos. I have love every recipe I have tried. Loved the homemade taco seasoning and am going to make the chili seasoning. For some reason I haven’t gotten anymore of your videos.
Carrie says
Thank you so much! You can catch all of my live video on the Eating on a Dime facebook page under the video tab. Thanks Sharon!
Brian says
I have not made this, so I cannot rate it. However, my go to for chili has always been McCormick Mild, as I do not like overly spicy foods. That amount of cayenne seems like a lot to me. Can that be cut back and still retain the proper flavor?
Carrie says
Yes, you definitely can reduce the cayenne pepper amount and it’ll still taste great!
Jennifer says
We use it every time we make chili. Amazing season
Lynne K says
If I vacuum-sealed this, could it be frozen in between being used?
Lynne K says
Sorry Carrie – One more question: After the recipe, you post “ Use 2 tablespoons per 2 lbs of ground beef to make chili. Easy!” … But in the comments it is mentioned using 2 T per 1 lb of meat. Which one is correct? Thanks!
Carrie says
Yes, I think that would work fine
Carrie says
I use 2 Tbsp of this chili seasoning per 1 lb of ground beef. I’m so sorry for the confusion. I have corrected the post and recipe. Thank you!
Inger Brabbit says
I made this taco seasoning one time already and i really loved it !! Rate 5