Homemade Chili Powder

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4.9

16 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    10 (1-Tbsp servings)

  • Calories

    18 kcal

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    American, Vegan

Homemade Chili Powder

Easy DIY chili powder for all your chili, taco, and soup needs and beyond! Quick, simple, and adaptable with the perfect amount of smokiness and spice.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 ounce red chile or sub 1/4 cup ground mild red chile powder as original recipe is written // adjust amount as needed, dried, mild, such as ancho, guajillo, or New Mexico
  • 2 Tbsp cumin ground
  • 1 Tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp oregano dried
  • 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/4-1/2 tsp cayenne pepper optional for heat, ground
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 Tbsp cocoa powder (optional // Dutch processed for deeper flavor)

Instructions

  1. If using whole dried chiles, remove the stems and seeds and discard. If using ground chili powder, skip to step 4.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add dried chilies and toast for 1-2 minutes per side, or until fragrant. Be careful not to burn, reducing the heat if needed. Remove peppers from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. IF USING WHOLE CHILES: Once cool, transfer toasted chiles to a small blender (or use a spice grinder and work in batches). Blend into a powder. Then add cumin, garlic powder, oregano, smoked paprika, coriander, cayenne, cinnamon, and cocoa powder (optional) and pulse to combine.
  4. IF USING GROUND CHILES: Add chile powder to a small bowl or jar along with cumin, garlic powder, oregano, smoked paprika, coriander, cayenne, cinnamon, and cocoa powder (optional) and stir or shake to combine.
  5. Perfect for making chili, BBQ sweet potato croutons, chili fries, vegan taco meat, chickpea kale salad, fish tacos, pumpkin black bean soup, and burrito bowls.
  6. Leftovers will keep in a sealed container for 6 months at room temperature. Or, refrigerate or freeze to keep fresh even longer (up to 1 year).

Notes

  • *Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated without optional ingredients. *Recipe adapted from Alton Brown.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1tablespoon Calories 18 (1%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 0.8g (2%) Fat 0.5g (1%) Saturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.18g (1%) Monounsaturated Fat 0.53g (3%) Trans Fat 0g (0%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 4mg (0%) Potassium 107mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 0.9g (2%) Vitamin A 859IU (17%) Vitamin C 0.21mg (0%) Calcium 19.83mg (2%) Iron 1.29mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10(1-Tbsp servings)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 18 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1tablespoon
Calories 18 1%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 0.8g 2%
Fat 0.5g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.18g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.53g 3%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 4mg 0%
Potassium 107mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 0.9g 2%
Vitamin A 859IU 17%
Vitamin C 0.21mg 0%
Calcium 19.83mg 2%
Iron 1.29mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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