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Chili seasoning in a bowl with a spoon.
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Homemade Chili Seasoning Mix (McCormick Copycat)

This homemade chili seasoning is a copycat of McCormick’s—perfectly portioned to replace one store-bought packet. Easy, flavorful, and ideal for your next batch of chili!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Dips, Sauces, and Salsas
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Halal, Hindu, Kosher, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian
Diet: Vegetarian
Time: 15 minutes or less
Servings: 1 seasoning packet
Author: Sarah Bond

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • ½ tsp paprika smoked paprika also works well here
  • ½ tsp oregano
  • ½ tsp cocoa powder
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions

  • Mix together all spices. This recipe is equivalent to 1 store bought seasoning packet (1.25 oz or 35 grams).
    Spices for making chili seasoning.
  • Store in an airtight container until ready to use (great in our classic vegetarian chili, black bean chili, or lentil chili).
    Vegetarian chili with a spoon.

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Notes

Storage: If stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry environment (like your pantry), this chili spice blend should stay fresh for about 6 months. However, it will lose its potency over time.
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