Fish 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 with ground cumin, two kinds of paprika, and a whisper of cayenne for a smoky, complex heat that store-bought versions rarely match. Garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, and ground coriander round everything out so the flavor is deep and well-balanced rather than one-note. Packaged chili seasonings can sometimes contain surprising additives or flavor enhancers derived from seafood-based ingredients, so mixing your own gives you complete control over what goes in the jar. The whole process takes just a few minutes — whisk the spices together until fully combined, then seal them in an airtight container and you're set for months. Use it to season ground meat, beans, roasted vegetables, 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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