The "Best" Basic Chili Powder Recipe
This Basic Chili Powder Recipe combines paprika, oregano, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper to create a versatile seasoning blend. The flavors balance warmth from the paprika and cumin with herbal notes from oregano and a mild heat from cayenne. Storing the mixture refrigerated preserves its potency. It is ideal for seasoning chili, soups, stews, or any dish needing a classic chili spice base.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (omit or increase to taste)
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a bowl.
- Blend thoroughly.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Paprika is a pepper and should be refrigerated for maximum shelf life and potency.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 21
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tablespoon | |
| Calories | 21kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 128mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1854IU | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
| Net Carbohydrates | 2g |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.