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Homemade Chili Powder

How to make your own chili powder with dried chiles and other dried herbs and spices.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 1 /2 Cup
Calories: 37kcal
Author: Mason Woodruff

Ingredients

  • 3 oz Dried Chiles I used a blend of guajillo and ancho chiles
  • 1 oz Tortilla Chips
  • 2 Tbsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 Tbsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tbsp Ground Coriander
  • 1 Tbsp Paprika
  • 1 Tbsp Dried Mexican Oregano
  • 2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon

Instructions

  • Remove the stems from the dried chiles before cutting the chiles into small pieces. Discard all the seeds and any membranes. Toast the chiles in a pan over medium heat for about 5 minutes until fragrant. (Keep the chiles moving. There shouldn't be any smoke.)
  • Let the chiles cool while you add the remaining ingredients to a food processor. Once cool, add the chiles and blend everything together until evenly mixed, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Store in an air tight container but freshly made chili powder yields best results.

Notes

Recipe adapted from America's Test Kitchen's best ground beef chili.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Tbsp | Calories: 37kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g