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Small glass bowl filled with homemade chili seasoning mix made with paprika, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder.

Homemade Chili Seasoning Mix (McCormick Copycat)

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Prep Time: 5 minutes
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Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings

Description

A 5-minute spice blend that copycats the McCormick packet — cheaper, lower sodium, no fillers.

Ingredients 

  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, or sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt, adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon sugar, optional
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch or flour, or flour, optional — helps thicken the chili the way a McCormick packet does

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a small bowl and whisk together until evenly combined. That's it. Transfer to an airtight glass jar or spice container, label it, and store in a cool, dry pantry away from direct light.
  • For a large batch, dump everything into a mason jar, screw on the lid, and shake vigorously for about thirty seconds until the color is uniform.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spoon

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 18kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 240mgPotassium: 95mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1009IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg