Mustard Free Chili Powder Blend
Homemade spice blends are one of those small kitchen projects that pay off every single time you reach for them. Store-bought chili powder is a surprisingly common place to find hidden mustard — whether as a filler, a flavor enhancer, or a cross-contamination risk from shared processing lines — so mixing your own is a genuinely smart move. This blend layers ancho chile powder with both smoked and sweet paprika for real depth, while cumin, coriander, and oregano round everything out into something that smells absolutely incredible the moment you open the jar. A touch of cayenne brings gentle heat without overwhelming the other flavors, and garlic and onion powder tie it all together. The whole process takes just a few minutes: stir the spices together until fully combined, then transfer to an airtight jar and you're set for months. Use it in chili, tacos, roasted vegetables, or anywhere you'd normally reach for a seasoning packet — with the confidence of knowing exactly what's in it.
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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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