Chili powder (US-style blend)

chili powder (US blend)

Flavor and role: An American seasoning blend of ground dried chilies with cumin, oregano, garlic powder and more. It differs from pure chile powder and is medium in heat.
Typical dishes and uses: Chili con carne, taco meat seasoning, Tex-Mex dishes, barbecue rubs. In this book: tacos (meat seasoning) and white chicken chili.
Substitutes: 1 tbsp chili powder = 2 tsp paprika + ½ tsp cumin + ¼ tsp cayenne + ¼ tsp each of garlic powder and oregano.
Storage: In an airtight container in a cool, dark place. Blends are best used within 6 months; home-toasted and ground blends are most fragrant for 1-2 months.
Main countries: United States · Mexico
Used in this book: Tacos with Guacamole BBQ Pulled Pork Beer-Can Chicken Campfire Skillet Nachos Chili con Carne Elote (Mexican Street Corn)Mohinga (Burmese Fish Noodle Soup)Sri Lankan Chicken Curry (Kukul Mas Curry)Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken (Yan Su Ji)Chili Mac and Cheese Bake Elote Cheese Quesadilla Chicken Enchilada Rice Bowl Chorizo and Jalapeño Queso Mac Mohinga with Fish-Bone Broth, Toasted Rice and Crispy Shallots Mohinga Ramen with Soy-Marinated Egg Nasi Lemak with Spiced Fried Chicken (Ayam Goreng Berempah)Sambal Fried Chicken Nasi Lemak Burger Sri Lankan Curry Chicken Cheese Toastie with Pol Sambol Mexican Street-Corn Tabbouleh Crispy Smash Tacos Night-Market Master Popcorn Chicken with Toasted Pepper Salt

Updated 2026-10-10