Chicken Free Chili Powder Blend
Making your own spice blend from scratch is one of those small kitchen moves that pays off every single time you reach for it. This blend layers ancho chile powder, smoked and sweet paprika, cumin, and a touch of cayenne into something deeply complex and warming — far better than anything sitting on a grocery store shelf. The beauty of mixing it yourself is that you know exactly what's in it: pure spices, nothing more. Store-bought chili powders can sometimes contain fillers, anti-caking agents, or seasoning blends with hidden protein-based additives, so having full control over your pantry staples is genuinely reassuring. A quick whisk in a small bowl is all it takes, and once it's sealed in a jar it stays potent for up to six months. Use it to season soups, rubs, roasted vegetables, beans, or anything else that needs a bold, smoky kick.
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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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