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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (5g) Recipe makes 6 servings
Calories 17
Calories from Fat 2		(12%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 0.2g	0%
	Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
	Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%
Sodium 201mg		8%
Potassium 56mg		1%
Total Carbohydrate 3.7g		1%
	Dietary Fiber 0.6g	2%
	Sugars 1.2g
Protein 0.5g		1%
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Super Simple Chili Spice Mix (With Chili Recipe Instructions)

Recipe #382174 | 15 min | 15 min prep | add private note

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By: Tuffykenwell
Jul 19, 2009

I make up about 6-8 small mason jars of the spice mixture ahead of time so that when I am ready to make chili it is about 10 minutes work away (plus simmer time but I haven't figured out how to get around that yet). It is a very versatile recipe and I have made it with ground beef or ground pork and have interchanged various types of beans and corn. Our favorite version is corn with black beans.

SERVES 6 -8 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons minced dried onions
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon garlic powder (not garlic salt)
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon ground cumin

Directions

1
Just layer the spices into a small baby food or mason jar (or ziploc baggy). No need to mix but make sure to label it. I make 6-8 jars at a time.
2
To make chili brown 1 pound ground meat of choice (generally beef or pork). Chop extra veggies to make it really special. 1 each of onion and green pepper plus about 6 mushrooms. Cook fresh vegetables with meat for about 5-8 minutes or until soft before adding addtional ingredients. Add one15-ounce can tomato sauce (not spaghetti sauce) and one 28-ounce can chopped tomatoes and jar of spice mixture. Choose 2 different cans of beans or 1 can of beans and 2 cups of corn. Mix everything together and cook on medium low until it starts to simmer. Turn down to low (lid off) and let simmer for about 1 hour (watch the pot carefully because this can burn easily if it is kept on too hot an element). The chili is edible then but it does benefit from additional simmering time if possible. It tastes even better the next day!
3
It is also a good candidate for the slow cooker if you prefer. 3-4 hours on high or 6-8 hours on low (make sure to brown ground meat and vegetables before adding rest of ingredients to slow cooker). Serve in a bowl with or without cheese or serve over a baked potato or corn muffin with cheese on top. Yummy! This also freezes well.

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From: Connie Lea

On Nov 3, 2009

This was so good. I made exactly as stated, except I didn't have any whole kernel corn, so I used a package of frozen mixed veggies. I loved this, but my DH thought it was a little too hot. My two brothers & wives and my mother came, so I didn't get much. They thought it was just right. Needless to say, I'm now cooking my second batch and also made up five bags of spices for more. I did cut the cayenne pepper down to 1/4 teaspoon but if it were up to me I would have left as is Thanks for sharing this great recipe.

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From: SD Foodie

On Oct 10, 2009

Oh yes, this is an easy tasty recipe and I enjoyed it a lot. Now that I have tried it, I'll make up a couple of the spice mixes to have on hand. Try it, you'll like it.

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From: DuChick

On Sep 26, 2009

Fabulous mix of spices! I rarely make chili the same way twice, but I know now that I will use this to season my chili every time from now on. It's perfect for us with just the right amount of heat. I didn't have red pepper flakes, so I increased the cayenne just a bit. This would make a great, inexpensive gift to give, along with the recipe for the other chili ingredients. Thanks for sharing this with us!

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From: Sydney Mike

On Aug 23, 2009

I cut this spice recipe in half just so I wouldn't have a lot around in case I wanted to make some changes to it, but guess what ~ I think it's great just the way it is! I incorporated the spice into a recipe I have for chili & it worked out so nicely! Another time I think I'd like to just play around in the kitchen with THIS spice & what I have on hand, but at least I know your spice recipe is indeed a keeper! Thanks for sharing it! [Tagged, made & reviewed in New Kids on the Block tag]

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