Chili Seasoning

• servings: Yield: about 1/3 cup
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

3 tablespoons chili powder

1 tablespoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon paprika (use smoked paprika for a smokey twist)

1 teaspoon cocoa powder

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl or jar. Store in a small airtight container.

After cooking meat and vegetables for chili, stir in spice mix and toast for 1-2 minutes before adding liquid ingredients to chili.

Notes

I use this entire spice mix with 3 pounds of meat in a beanless chili. Since each chili recipe is different, it's hard to say exactly how much to use. Start with half if you're unsure, and you can always add more.

NC I added 1tsp of ancho chilli powder and 1tsp of chipotle as well.