A great chili spice mix genuinely makes all the difference in a pot of chili. Keto chili spice mix is my own Texas-inspired blend, and it keeps pots of chili tasting genuinely great.
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This is also a salt-free blend, do not worry, the spices come alive plenty on their own once they hit the pot.
This has a bit of heat, but not a lot. Add it to whatever you are cooking rather than making the entire mix spicy.
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Chef Jenn’s Take on Chili Spice Mix
Do not let the ingredient list intimidate you, this is genuinely just measuring and mixing spices together, nothing more complicated than that.
Adjust the heat in whatever dish you are cooking rather than in the whole spice blend, it is much easier to add a pinch of cayenne or chipotle powder to your pot of chili than to make an entire jar of spice mix spicy. If you want the blend itself hotter, swap in hot smoked paprika instead of regular, or stir in half a teaspoon of cayenne or chipotle powder. Use good quality, fresh spices for the best flavor. Mexican oregano is genuinely a bit different from regular oregano, though the two can be swapped if that is what you have.
This is good for a lot more than chili too. Thin sour cream with a bit of water for a flavorful dip or dressing, sprinkle it over guacamole, or use it anywhere a Tex-Mex dish, soup, or stew calls for chili powder. Keep it in a jar with your other spices, in a dry, dark place, and it stays fresh for a few months.
Ingredients
- Ancho chili powder – Adds mild, fruity heat.
- Achiote chili powder – Adds earthy color and flavor.
- Guajillo chili powder – Adds a bit more complexity and heat.
- Smoked paprika – Regular or hot, depending on how much heat you want in the base blend.
- Cumin – Standard pantry staple.
- Mexican oregano – Regular oregano works as a substitute if that’s what you have.
- Garlic powder – Standard pantry staple.
How to Make Chili Spice Mix
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Measure out all the spices. Mix everything together and use whenever chili powder is called for.
Make It A Meal
Along with this, Keto Taco Seasoning is another spice blend worth keeping on hand. Use both in dishes like Chicken Taco Casserole or Tex-Mex Beef Casserole.
Storage
Keep this in a jar with your other spices, in a dry, dark place. It stays fresh for a few months stored that way, ready whenever a recipe calls for chili powder.
Frequently Asked Questions
I make my own homemade chili powder with a variety of dried chilis, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, and paprika.
You can dust chili powder top of nachos, put it in soups, sprinkle it on top of guacamole, or toss it with meat or veg before going on the grill.
Yes. In my recipe there is.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons ancho chili powder
- 2 tablespoons achiote chili powder
- 2 tablespoons guajillo chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
Instructions
- Mix everything together and use whenever chili powder is called for!
Notes
Recipe Card Tips
- Add heat to the dish you’re cooking rather than to the whole spice blend, it’s much easier to control.
- Use good quality, fresh spices for the best flavor from this blend.
- Store in a dry, dark place with your other spices to keep it fresh longer.
Nutrition
A Note on Nutritional Information
Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed. Erythritol carbs (sugar substitutes) are not included in the carbohydrate counts as they have been shown not to impact blood sugar, and they have zero calories and zero carbs. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.
A versatile spice blend to add to my spice rack! Thanks for the recipe!
i never really thought about what was in chili powder but love this for when I run out – i’m making it! thanks!
Love all the flavors here, I already know I’m going to enjoy this recipe a lot!
This spice mix was perfect! I used it for chicken breasts and it provided the best flavor.
I always wanted to try to make a spice bled myself. So, it is my chance! Thanks for your detailed explanations.
Such an amazing Chili Spice mix, A keeper to say the least!