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Save money and make Homemade Chili Seasoning. Not only is it super easy but it tastes amazing and takes just a few minutes.
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.
This Homemade Chili Seasoning would taste amazing in Crock Pot Chili.
What's in this post: Homemade Chili Seasoning Recipe
Why This Recipe Works
This chili seasoning mix recipe taste so much better than chili seasoning packet from the grocery store. Making homemade spice mixes at home allows you to adjust the spices to what you prefer.
Adding homemade chili seasoning to our favorite chili recipe is our best secret ingredient, but many recipes have their own. Some people add in cocoa powder, beer, and even cinnamon for a perfect blend of spices.
There are many ingredients to add to your chili seasoning blend to enhance the depth of flavor. The pantry ingredients are simple and it saves you money by making it at home.
Ingredients
- Chili Powder
- Ground Cayenne Pepper
- Kosher Salt
- Onion Powder
- Garlic Salt or Garlic Powder
- Ground Cumin
- Ground Black Pepper
For the full list of ingredients and recipe, scroll to the bottom for the recipe card.
Chili Spices Variations
Feel free to add or substitute the spices ingredients to what you prefer. Here are some suggestions.
- Oregano
- Sea Salt
- Smoked Paprika
- Red Pepper Flakes
Step by Step Instructions
- Step 1 – Mix all ingredients together including the salt and pepper. It is that easy. Get your kids involved to help.
- Step 2 – 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!
Recipe Tips
- Fresh Ingredients – Before combining the chili spice blends, make sure to use fresh spices. This helps to add flavor to your batch of chili.
- Combining Ingredients – To make sure there are no clumps when mixing ingredients, we recommend combining with a whisk.
How Much Seasoning to use?
It really depends on the recipe and the size of the batch that you are making. But usually we use 2 tablespoons per 1 pounds of meat to make chili.
I usually give my chili that I making about half way cooking a taste to see if it needs a little more seasoning. A little goes a long way and your chili will taste amazing!
Chili Recipes To Make
Use this gluten free Homemade Chili Seasoning to make these easy recipes. This seasoning is great for chili but you can also use it as a taco seasoning or even sprinkle to roast some vegetables.
- Crock Pot Vegetarian Chili Recipe
- Crock Pot Chili Mac Recipe
- One Pot Tex-Mex Chicken Chili Recipe
- Slow Cooker Frito Chili Pie Recipe
- Easy Crock Pot Cowboy Chili
- Easy Instant Pot Chili Recipe
Frequently Asked Questions
Chili powder is a blend of spices. So when you are making a ground turkey or ground beef chili, you can essentially use just one seasoning. We like to add other spices to enhance the flavor. Make sure to check the label when purchasing chili powder as there are many different heat levels.
You can substitute chili seasoning for taco seasoning. The spice blend is very similar but taco seasoning may have a slight smoky flavor. But if this is all you have, it will work as a great substitute.
Store the leftover homemade chili seasoning mix in a spice jar or an airtight container. If stored properly this seasoning will last about 6 months.
More Easy Homemade Seasoning Recipes
- Homemade Italian Seasoning
- Blackened Homemade Seasoning
- Lawry’s Seasoned Salt Recipe
- Homemade Fajita Seasoning
- Homemade Steak Seasoning
- Steak Rub
We love hearing from you. If you make this homemade chili seasoning recipe, please let us know by leaving us a comment.
Homemade Chili Seasoning
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together.
- Use 2 tablespoons of this homemade chili seasoning to make your chili for 1 lb of ground beef.
- Store in an air tight container in a cool dark place.
- This recipe makes 12 pots of chili.
Can’t wait to try this!
Do you add tomato sauce and water when making the chili and if so, how much per pound? Thanks!
I use this seasoning for any recipe that calls for chili seasoning in it. Here is my favorite quick chili recipe that I use this chili seasoning in.
I made this taco seasoning one time already and i really loved it !! Rate 5
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!
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!
If I vacuum-sealed this, could it be frozen in between being used?
Yes, I think that would work fine
We use it every time we make chili. Amazing season
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?
Yes, you definitely can reduce the cayenne pepper amount and it’ll still taste great!
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.
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!
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.
Yes, I use 2 TBSP per each pound of meat for the recipe. Thank you!
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!
I don’t like spicy, do I have to use cayenne pepper or anything that adds “heat”???
Would you say this is comparable to McCormick’s Mild Chili Seasoning?
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
I am on a low sodium diet, could I leave out the salt and use just the garlic salt?
Hi,
If I don’t make a full batch how much of each ingredient do I use? I am doing each individually. Thank you
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.
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.
Thank you Lois!
How much would be the equivalent of a store bought chili packet?
I would use 2 tablespoons to be the equivalent to the store bought packets.