Make-Your-Own Chili Seasoning Mix

By Addie

I have been making my own homemade chili seasoning for almost ten years now. I used to buy the packets from the grocery store, but as soon as I discovered this recipe I was hooked. The beauty of this is that it’s really just a flavor base to build off of. You make this mix, then when cooking up your chili, feel free to doctor it however you please. Make it hotter, add some green pepper, maybe a secret ingredient passed down for generations, or just eat it like it is.

The recipe I’m giving you below is for ONE pound of ground beef. I always double it due to the size of our family.

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon flour
• 2 Tablespoons minced onion
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Details

Adapted from amandascookin.com

Preparation

Step 1

Measure all ingredients into the same bowl and mix together with a fork. Store in zipper sandwich bags that have been wrapped in foil to keep light out. Label foil packages. Keeps for 6-9 months in a cool dry cabinet. Makes the equivalent of one store packet - enough for one batch of chili with one pound of meat.