How to Make Chili Seasoning at Home

In any kitchen, seasonings are an essential. They bring a meal to life and make every meal unique. Although this delicious homemade chili seasoning is great for making chili, it is also great to add on chicken or a steak you’re going to grill and slice. Another delicious easy to use this chili seasoning mix is on roasted veggies! Especially green beans or potatoes.

Making Chili Seasoning Without Anti-Caking Agents

Along with many other blends you get from the store, chili seasoning tends to be expensive and have unneeded ingredients that claim to be for “anti-caking” and “preserving freshness”. In my experience, these anti-caking agents are usually not necessary as long as your mix is stored in a cool dry place and not exposed to moisture. 

If you’re worried about your mixture clumping, you can add a teaspoon or two of cornstarch or arrowroot powder to the mix. This will help prevent any clumps.

The Types Of Spices In Homemade Blends

In general, it does not matter which brand of spices you use to make your chili seasoning. However, there are some brands that offer more flavorful herbs. Use whichever brands you can fit in your budget or taste preference.

You may also consider switching to organic herbs. This may not impact the flavor of the spice blend but some brands have been found to contain more than just the ingredient on the front or back label. If you’re interested or concerned, I recommend doing your own research into this topic. 

Using Homemade Chili Seasoning

Although this delicious homemade chili seasoning is great for making chili, it is also great to add on chicken or a steak you’re going to grill and slice. Another delicious easy to use this chili seasoning mix is on roasted veggies! Especially green beans or potatoes.

Storing Homemade Seasoning Mixes

As with any seasoning or spice blend, flavors will dissipate as they are exposed to air. Because of this, it’s best to store all spices in an airtight container. 

To store large batches of chili seasoning, I recommend using canning jars with an airtight lid. If you don’t have canning jars, any airtight glass jar can be used. If stored properly, this mix will last 6-12 months, easily!

Ingredients and Tools

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½ Cup Chili Powder

¼ Cup each Dried Oregano, Dried Parsley, Ground Cumin, Thyme & Garlic Powder

1 Tablespoon Sea Salt

An airtight glass storage jar

Measuring cups and spoons

Funnel (optional)

Directions

1. Measure out all spices and place in a quart sized jar.
2. Secure the jar lid onto the jar. 
3. Lastly, shake until well combined.
4. Your seasoning is ready to use! For making homemade chili, use 3.5 tablespoons per pound of meat

This chili spice blend works well in many applications. Although you may use it most in homemade chili, you might also enjoy it on chicken, steak or other roasted veggies like green beans or potatoes!

Enjoy ! 

ILooking for more homemade seasoning mix inspiration? You may also like THIS Homemade Fajita Seasoning and THIS Homemade Taco Seasoning.

FAQ:

Can I Make Chili Seasoning Without Anti-Caking Agents? 

Along with many other spice blends you get from the store, chili seasoning tends to be expensive and have unneeded ingredients that claim to be for “anti-caking” and “preserving freshness”. In my experience, these anti-caking agents are usually not necessary as long as your mix is stored in a cool dry place and not exposed to moisture. 

If you’re worried about your mixture clumping, you can add a teaspoon or two of cornstarch or arrowroot powder to the mix. This will help prevent any clumps.

Can I make this Seasoning Mix in Bulk? 

YES! Since the process of measuring out each spice can be time consuming if you only do it as needed, I encourage you to double, triple or quadruple this recipe if you make a lot of meals using chili seasoning. 

Does It Matter What Type Of Spices I Use In This Blend?

In general, it does not matter which brand of spices you use to make your chili seasoning. However, there are some brands that offer more flavorful herbs. Use whichever brands you can fit in your budget or taste preference.

You may also consider switching to organic herbs. This may not impact the flavor of the spice blend but some brands have been found to contain more than just the ingredient on the front or back label. If you’re interested or concerned, I recommend doing your own research into this topic. 

How Do I Store Homemade Chili Seasoning? 

As with any seasoning or spice blend, flavors will dissipate as they are exposed to air. Because of this, it’s best to store all spices in an airtight container. 

To store large batches of chili seasoning, I recommend using canning jars with an airtight lid. If you don’t have canning jars, any airtight glass jar can be used. If stored properly, this mix will last 6-12 months, easily!

How Do I Use Homemade Chili Seasoning?

Although this delicious homemade chili seasoning is great for making chili, it is also great to add on chicken or a steak you’re going to grill and slice. Another delicious easy to use this chili seasoning mix is on roasted veggies! Especially green beans or potatoes. 

Did you make this Chili seasoning blend? I’d love to know! Tag @MissysHomestead on Instagram.