Best 7 Authentic Homemade Chili Powder Recipes

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Do you crave the robust flavors of authentic homemade chili powder? Are you tired of store-bought blends that lack depth and complexity? Look no further! In this article, we will embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets of crafting the perfect chili powder from scratch. Using carefully selected spices and a few simple techniques, we will guide you through the steps to create an aromatic and flavorful blend that will elevate your cooking to new heights. Say goodbye to bland and boring chili and embrace the bold, smoky, and earthy flavors of homemade chili powder.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HOMEMADE CHILI POWDER



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A recipe I came across by accident in one of my cookbooks. I've never made chili powder before, nor have I looked on Zaar for a recipe. Heaven only knows why I haven't. The only chili powder that I can buy is very expensive (I have an allergy to black pepper and most brands say "spice" on the label which could mean anything) so I decided to try this one. I'll never buy chili powder again. You can adjust the heat by increasing or decreasing the amount of cayenne.

Provided by LARavenscroft

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 5m

Yield 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup sweet paprika
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons ground cumin

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a small container with a tight-fitting lid and shake to mix.
  • Store in a cook, dark place.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.9, Fat 11.4, SaturatedFat 1.8, Sodium 78.2, Carbohydrate 68.8, Fiber 29.5, Sugar 8.7, Protein 15.8

BEST EVER HOMEMADE CHILI POWDER



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This homemade chili powder is much fresher than what you get in the store (unless you live in New Mexico or Mexico). At my house, this chili powder would only make enough to put in one batch of chili!

Provided by wildheart

Categories     Tex Mex

Time 2m

Yield 1-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon turmeric
1 tablespoon dried hot pepper (of your choice)
1/2 teaspoon cumin (cominos)
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 dash salt
1 dash ground cloves

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together.
  • This keeps for months on the pantry shelf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.8, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 176.9, Carbohydrate 19.3, Fiber 9.8, Sugar 3.4, Protein 4.2

CLASSIC CHILI



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Mom's homemade chili recipe was the best! She knew just the right ingredients to put her 'stamp' on it. I could eat it with my eyes closed and know it was hers. It amazed me that she could put it together in so little time. -Marjorie Carey, Alamosa, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 2h

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 pounds ground beef
2 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup water
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 to 2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
Tortilla chips, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or large soup kettle, saute green pepper, onions and celery in oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Add ground beef and cook until browned; drain. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add kidney beans. Simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes longer. If desired, serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 708mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

MEXICAN CHILI



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Provided by Christy Vega

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 pounds lean ground beef, preferably organic
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon Mexican chile paste (homemade or store-bought)
Two 15-ounce cans diced tomatoes, in juice
One 15-ounce can no-salt-added kidney beans, rinsed and drained
One 15-ounce can no-salt-added pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup enchilada sauce
3 tablespoons unsweetened chopped chocolate
Crema
Cotija cheese, crumbled
Tortilla strips
Chopped cilantro
Lime wedges

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook for about 5 minutes. Add the chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, cayenne and chile paste and stir until the beef is coated with the seasonings. Add the tomatoes with their juices, beans, enchilada sauce and chocolate and stir. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.
  • Garnish the chili with your desired toppings and serve.

THE BEST AUTHENTIC TEXAS CHILI RECIPE



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An authentic Texas Chili with a homemade chili paste, chunks of beef chuck, a mix of dry spices, chocolate, and Texas beer for the ultimate "Bowl o' Red".

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h35m

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 dried Ancho chilies
2 dried Guajillo chilies
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
3 tablespoons masa flour
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon salt, plus more for seasoning if needed
1 tablespoon black pepper, plus more for seasoning if needed
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1/2 in. cubes
1 medium white onion
2 jalapeños
3 cups beef stock (divided 1 cup and 2 cups)
1 bottle (12 fl oz) Shiner Black Lager or Shiner Bock
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Cut the stems off the dried chilies and remove all of the seeds. Place them in a blender with 1 cup of warm beef stock. Cover the blender and let them soak in the beef stock for 30 minutes.
  • While the dried chilies are soaking, cut the beef chuck roast into 1/2 inch cubes and dice the white onion and jalapeños.
  • In a bowl, mix together the chili powder, paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, dried oregano, masa flour, ground cinnamon, cocoa powder, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  • After 30 minutes, puree the chilies and beef stock together to create a homemade chili paste. Set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a medium cast-iron Dutch oven. Brown the beef chuck cubes on all sides. If there is not enough room in the Dutch oven, brown the beef chuck cubes in batches. Do not remove the brown buts or liquid from the Dutch oven - this has all the flavor and will be used for the Texas Chili. Remove the browned beef chuck and set aside.
  • Using the remaining liquid in the saucepan, sauté the onions till translucent. Then add the diced jalapeños.
  • Deglaze the Dutch oven by adding the Shiner beer, remaining 2 cups of beef stock, and apple cider vinegar. Then scrape the bottom of the pan with a spatula to get all the bits of flavor incorporated.
  • Add the beef chuck back into the Dutch oven along with the homemade chili paste, dry ingredient mix, and brown sugar. Mix all of the ingredients together and bring to a boil.
  • Once it comes to a boil, lower the heat, slightly cover the Dutch oven, and simmer for 2 - 2.5 hours or until the beef chuck is tender. Make sure you stir the Texas Chili occasionally.
  • Once the beef chuck is tender, serve the Texas Chili with a dollop of sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, sliced jalapeños, and a side of cornbread.

AB'S CHILI POWDER



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     condiment

Time 15m

Yield Approximately 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 ancho chiles, stemmed, seeded and sliced
3 cascabel chiles, stemmed, seeded and sliced
3 dried arbol chiles, stemmed, seeded and sliced
2 tablespoons whole cumin seeds
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Steps:

  • Place all of the chiles and the cumin into a medium nonstick saute pan or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, moving the pan around constantly, until you begin to smell the cumin toasting, approximately 4 to 5 minutes. Set aside and cool completely.
  • Once cool, place the chiles and cumin into the carafe of a blender along with the garlic powder, oregano, and paprika. Process until a fine powder is formed. Allow the powder to settle for at least a minute before removing the lid of the carafe. Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

CHILI POWDER



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Awesome, simple blend for chili powder. Never buy the commercial stuff again! Store refrigerated in an airtight container.

Provided by Terri

Time 5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons paprika
2 teaspoons oregano
1 ½ teaspoons cumin
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
¾ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Whisk paprika, oregano, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 13.8 calories, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Fat 0.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 2.1 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of chili peppers: This will give your chili powder a more complex flavor. Some good options include ancho, guajillo, pasilla, and chipotle peppers.
  • Roast the chili peppers before grinding them: This will help to bring out their flavor and aroma.
  • Use a coffee grinder or spice grinder to grind the chili peppers: This will give you a fine powder that will blend easily with other spices.
  • Add other spices to your chili powder: This will help to create a more flavorful blend. Some good options include cumin, oregano, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Store your chili powder in an airtight container in a cool, dark place: This will help to preserve its flavor and aroma.

Conclusion:

Making your own chili powder is a great way to control the flavor and heat of your chili. It's also a fun and rewarding project. With a little time and effort, you can create a chili powder that is perfect for your taste. So next time you're making chili, be sure to give this recipe a try.

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