Artificial Flavors Free Chili Powder Blend
Most store-bought chili powders are a mystery — the ingredient list often includes vague "natural flavors" or undisclosed additives that make it impossible to know exactly what you're seasoning your food with. This homemade blend puts you fully in control, built from ten straightforward spices with nothing hidden in the mix. Ancho chile powder brings a deep, earthy backbone, while smoked and sweet paprika layer in warmth and subtle sweetness. Cumin and coriander add that unmistakable savory depth, and a touch of cayenne gives it just enough heat to keep things interesting. It comes together in minutes with a quick stir, and a batch stored in an airtight jar will keep your pantry stocked for up to six months. Once you taste the difference a clean, made-from-scratch blend makes in a pot of chili or a taco marinade, reaching for a mystery packet at the grocery store will feel like a step backward.
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12 servings
- 3 tbsp ancho chile powder
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- ¼ tsp ground coriander
- ¼ tsp fine salt
Instructions
- 1
Add the ancho chile powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, sweet paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, ground coriander, and fine salt to a small bowl.
- 2
Whisk or stir until the spices are evenly combined and no streaks of individual spices remain.
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