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    Classic Chili Seasoning

    Dec 6, 2021 ·

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    Growing up, my mom always used William's Chili Seasoning to season her chili. It's my favorite, and what I typically used after I moved out of her house and out on my own. But when I moved to the East Coast, I had a hard time finding it (I did recently find it at Walmart), so I came up with my own seasoning mix. This classic chili seasoning is a combination of several spices that you probably already have in your pantry--most prominently chili powder--and is the perfect level of spicy for someone with a moderate spice tolerance.

    This is a picture of classic chili seasoning mixed together in a bowl.

    Here's what you'll need for this classic chili seasoning.

    • Chili powder
    • Paprika
    • Ground cayenne. This is what adds the most spice. If you don't like spicy food, leave this out. If you LOVE spicy food, add more.
    • Garlic powder
    • Onion powder
    • Dried oregano
    • Cumin
    • Black pepper
    • Crushed red pepper
    • Salt

    Here's how we make it.

    This chili seasoning really couldn't be easier. Combine all of the spices in a bowl, then add to your favorite chili. I find it's generally best to add the spices to the chili right before you add any liquid (usually to the meat or vegetables). That way, the flavors can combine and develop while the chili simmers. This recipe seasons about a pound of meat, or one big pot of chili. Depending on how much liquid you add to your chili, you may have to adjust the amount of salt or spice level.

    You can also make this seasoning ahead of time--just store it in a sealed baggie or air-tight container. It'll stay fresh for about a year!

    If you're looking for an easy and delicious chili recipe, check out our One-Pot Easy Classic Chili.

    This is all the seasoning in a bowl before mixing
    This is a scoop of easy classic chili.

    Looking for other soup recipes? Try these:

    • One-Pot Pantry Rice and Tomato Soup
    • One-Pot Buffalo Chicken Chili
    • Creamy Cauliflower and Baked Potato Soup
    • One-Pot Creamy Turkey Lasagna Soup
    This is a picture of pantry rice and tomato soup in a bowl with rice.
    Pantry Rice and Tomato Soup
    This is a picture of two bowls of one-pot buffalo chicken chili.
    Buffalo Chicken Chili
    This is a picture of two bowls of soup.
    Cauliflower and Baked Potato Soup
    This is a picture of two bowls of lasagna soup with a bowl of parmesan on the side.
    Creamy Lasagna Soup
    Classic Chili Seasoning

    Classic Chili Seasoning

    Recipe by Mollie

    This classic chili seasoning is a combination of several spices that you probably already have in your pantry--most prominently chili powder--and is the perfect level of spicy for someone with a moderate spice tolerance.

    Course: DinnerCuisine: SpicesDifficulty: Easy
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    Servings

    6

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    Prep time

    5

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    Total time

    5

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    Ingredients

    • 2.5 teaspoons 2.5 chili powder

    • ¾ teaspoon ¾ paprika

    • ½ teaspoon ½ ground cayenne

    • ½ teaspoon ½ garlic powder

    • ½ teaspoon ½ onion powder

    • ½ teaspoon ½ dried oregano

    • 2 teaspoons 2 cumin

    • ½ teaspoon ½ black pepper

    • ½ teaspoon ½ crushed red pepper

    • 1.25 teaspoon 1.25 salt

    Directions

    • Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl, then add to your favorite chili. This seasons one pound of meat, or one large pot of chili.
    • Adjust salt or spice level as necessary.

    Notes

    • It's generally best to add this seasoning to the chili right before you add any liquid (usually to the meat or vegetables).
    • The ground cayenne adds the most spice. If you don't like spicy food, leave it out. If you like more spice, add more.
    • You can make this seasoning ahead of time--just store it in a baggie or air-tight container. It'll stay fresh for about a year.

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