A 5-minute spice blend that copycats the McCormick packet — cheaper, lower sodium, no fillers.
Ingredients
2tablespoonschili powder
1tablespoonground cumin
1teaspoonsmoked paprika, or sweet paprika
1teaspoongarlic powder
1teaspoononion powder
1teaspoondried oregano
½teaspoonsea salt, adjust to taste
½teaspoonblack pepper
1/4teaspooncayenne pepper, adjust to taste
½teaspoonsugar, optional
1teaspooncornstarch 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.