Use this quick and easy Chili Seasoning Recipe to create an award winning chili to tease and please your chili loving taste buds! It’s loaded with robust and savory flavors, and is the secret to that classic 5-star chili you crave!
It’s okay to get a little excited, because your chili is about to get a MASSIVE flavor upgrade!
Abigail writes: "Homemade is best! And you know what’s in it."
With these homemade chili spices, you can rest easy knowing there are no added fillers and no mystery ingredients you can’t pronounce. Just real, flavor-packed ingredients you’ll love!
You’ll also love the peace of mind you get from making your own Custom Seasoning Blends at home!
Besides, once you know the best spices to put in chili, you won’t even be tempted to buy those overpriced, low quality chili seasoning packets again.
This chili seasoning is also super easy to customize. For instance, you can adjust the heat level with just one simple change! Just like you can do with my Homemade Chicken Fajita Seasoning, tasty Homemade Taco Seasoning for 1 lb Ground Beef, and flavorful Blackened Seasoning Recipe!
So do yourself a favor and make some for now, then mix up some extra to have on hand for later!
You can even give this chili seasoning as a fun little Gifts in a Jar to your foodie friends!
You’ll just need these 9 simple ingredients…
Ingredients
You may already have everything you need to make this fabulous copycat McCormick chili seasoning recipe!
If you are missing anything… just add it to your next grocery list!
- Chili Powder – This is the base for your chili spice blend.
- Cumin – Adds warm, earthy flavors to your chili.
- Mustard Powder – Gives your chili a subtle tang.
- Onion Powder – Provides a rich, sweet flavor.
- Garlic Powder – Adds rich and savory flavor.
- Black Pepper – Adds a subtle touch of heat.
- Cayenne Pepper – Adds a dash of tongue tingling heat.
- Dried Basil Leaves – Use your fresh basil to make this chili seasoning blend with this tip for How To Dry Basil.
- Salt – Enhances the flavors of your chili seasoning mix.
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Pin ItHow To Make Homemade Chili Seasoning
This homemade chili seasoning recipe really is crazy easy to make!
Here’s what you’ll do…
1. Measure out all ingredients, and place in small bowl.
2. Whisk together until well combined.
3. Then transfer to an old spice jar or mini mason jar, and you’re done.
That’s it! Trust me, when it comes to recipes for chili seasoning mix, you won’t find one tastier than this easy to make homemade chili seasoning recipe!
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
How Do You Make Chili Seasoning Less Spicy or More Spicy?
Mild Chili Seasoning: Leave out the Cayenne Pepper.
Medium Chili Seasoning: Make this just as is.
Hot and Spicy Chili Seasoning: Increase the Cayenne Pepper to 3/4 teaspoon.
How To Store
After mixed, store your homemade chili seasonings in an air tight container in a cool dry location.
Then use your chili seasoning mix within 6 months, or by the time whichever individual herb or seasoning expires first. After that, the freshness and flavor can begin to diminish.
How To Use Chili Seasoning Mix
There are so many tasty ways to use this homemade chili seasoning recipe.
To start, you can’t go wrong with this award winning Crock Pot Chili Recipe or this equally delicious Easy Instant Pot Chili.
OR… just scroll down to the recipe card on this post for the 7 can chili recipe I’ve included!
Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this easy homemade chili seasoning recipe…
Serene writes: “I always make it like this, SO good!”
E. writes: “Love this mix!”
Maria writes: “It’s really not that hard to make and it’s so worth it for the extra flavor.”
Tara writes: “Love this!”
Abigail writes: “Homemade is best! And you know what’s in it.”
Kim writes: “So easy!!”
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Chili Seasoning Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 tsp. Cumin
- 1/2 tsp. Ground Mustard Powder
- 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
- 1 1/2 Tbsp Onion Powder
- 1/2 tsp. Black Pepper
- 1/2 tsp. Cayenne Pepper
- 1 Tbsp Chili Powder
- 1/2 tsp. Dried Basil Leaves
- 1/2 tsp. Salt
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Add all ingredients to a small mixing bowl and stir until well combined.
- Then store your seasoning in an air tight container.
- When ready to make chili, add entire contents of chili seasoning mix to 1.5 pounds browned ground Beef, 2 cans Dark Red Kidney Beans (rinsed and drained), 2 cans Tomato Sauce, a 4 oz. can Green Chilies, and 2 cans Ro-tel.
- Cook chili on Medium Heat in large pot or Dutch Oven until heated thoroughly, stirring occasionally.
Notes
- How To Store: After mixed, store your homemade chili seasonings in an air tight container in a cool dry location. Then use your seasoning within 6 months, or by the time whichever individual herb or seasoning expires first. After that, the freshness and flavor can begin to diminish.
- FAQ’s: For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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