DIY Chili Seasoning

Anybody who reads my blog regularly knows I'm a bit of a schizophrenic food snob. On the whole I avoid mixes for 2 reasons. Number 1, in this day and age you just have no idea what all they've added to the mix that you don't even need, and number 2, I don't really think mixes save that much time, and they usually cost more. So I guess that's really 3 reason, but anyway.

So here's my quick chili seasoning "mix". It'll keep well if you keep it in a jar with your other spices, although I do recommend a glass container for storage (I'm not wild about plastics either -- call me paranoid!)

And yes, I buy organic spices.

1/2 tsp. garlic powder
2 Tbs. chili powder
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. salt

This batch will make enough seasoning for 2 pounds of meat or eight servings. So to make enough for 8 pots of chili --

4 tsp. garlic powder
16 Tbs. chili powder (or 1 cup)
4 tsp. oregano
4 tsp. salt

Use 2 Tbs. + 1 1/2 tsp. mix for for 2 lbs. of meat.

Quick and easy, and you've probably already got it all in your spice cabinet. No additives, like MSG or soy lecithin, and no buying special packages. 

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