Simple Homemade Chili Powder Blend
This simple, basic chili powder blend consists of garlic powder, cumin, oregano, salt along with smoked paprika and cayenne pepper for heat. If you're in a hurry, this is a great mix to add flavor and kick to your favorite Mexican dishes, beans, soups, and chili. Spice up those casseroles, curries, dips, and rice dishes, too.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp (8 g) ground paprika (powder), smoked or regular
- 2 tsp (8 g) garlic powder
- 1 tsp (3 g) ground cayenne pepper (powder)
- 1 tsp (1.5 g) dried oregano
- 1 tsp (2.5 g) ground cumin
- 1 tsp (6 g) salt
Instructions
- In a small bowl, add all the ingredients. Rub oregano between your fingers to crush prior to adding it to the bowl. Give the mix a good stir until well combined. Use the back of a spoon to break up any lumps. Taste the mixture and increase slightly any preferred spice or herb.TIP: Stir the mixture well before adding it a dish particularly after the mixture has settled.
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Notes
Storing Seasoning:
Store spice mix in an airtight container for up to several months. Keep in mind that the seasoning mix should keep as long as the expiration dates on the individual seasoning bottles. Thus, the newer and fresher the individual seasonings, the longer the mix will keep.
Usage Suggestions:
Use homemade chili powder to flavor your favorite meat and vegetable Mexican dishes like tacos, enchiladas, fajitas, chili con carne, beans, and chili. Add it to curry based dishes, soups, stews, and casseroles for a spicy kick. Rub it on meat and vegetables before grilling or roasting. Personally, I like it in bean dips like a Mexican black bean or traditional hummus in place of cumin.