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California Chili Powder

Course Seasoning
Cuisine American
Keyword chili spice blend, homemade chili powder, new mexico chile powder, taco seasoning
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 16 teaspoons
A homemade chili powder built on ground California or New Mexico chiles with cumin, oregano and garlic. Use it in chili, taco meat, soups and beans.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup ground California or New Mexico chiles
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons cayenne
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons onion salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

  • Add all the ingredients to a small bowl.
  • Whisk until well blended.
  • Pour into an airtight jar, zip-top bag, or vacuum-seal bag and close tightly.

Notes

Chili: start with 1 to 2 tablespoons per pot. Taco filling: about 1 tablespoon per pound of ground meat. Soups, beans, or tomato sauce: 1 to 2 teaspoons, to taste. Airtight, cool, dry cabinet away from heat and steam; within about 1 year.

Nutrition

Serving: 3g | Calories: 8kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.4g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 297mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 0.7g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 900IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 9.9mg | Iron: 0.7mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 16 teaspoons; ground California or New Mexico chiles (the first choice counted). Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.