Gelatin Free Chili Powder Blend
Most store-bought chili powders are straightforward, but it's still worth knowing exactly what's in your spice blend — and this homemade version gives you total transparency with every pinch. Ancho chile powder forms the deep, earthy backbone here, layered with smoky and sweet paprika for a rich complexity that pre-made blends rarely match. Ground cumin and coriander add warmth, while garlic and onion powder round everything out into something that tastes genuinely balanced. A touch of cayenne brings just enough heat without overwhelming the other flavors. Since it's built entirely from dried spices and herbs, there's nothing hidden in the mix — no fillers, no additives, just pure seasoning you can trust. Stir it together in minutes, jar it up, and you've got a pantry staple that keeps for up to six months and makes everything from tacos to slow-cooker stews taste noticeably better.
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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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