Mexican Cuisine

AB's Chili Powder Recipe

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AB's Chili Powder Recipe
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Yield: Close to 3/4 cup (makes 2 servings)
  • Nutritional Information Per Serving:
    • Calories: 187
    • Total Fat: 4 g
    • Saturated Fat: 0 g
    • Carbohydrates: 36 g
    • Dietary Fiber: 10 g
    • Sugar: 8 g
    • Protein: 9 g
    • Cholesterol: 0 mg
    • Sodium: 40 mg
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 ancho chiles, stemmed, seeded, and sliced
  • 3 cascabel chiles, stemmed, seeded, and sliced
  • 3 dried arbol chiles, stemmed, seeded, and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons whole cumin seeds
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

  1. Heat a medium nonstick saut pan or cast-iron skillet over medium-high. Add chiles and cumin seeds; shake the pan constantly for even toasting until aromatic, about 4-5 minutes. Cool completely.
  2. Blend toasted mixture with garlic powder, oregano, and smoked paprika to a fine powder. Let settle 1 minute before opening to minimize dust.
  3. Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months. Whip up this bold, smoky homemade chili powder in just 15 minuteselevate your tacos, stews, and rubs with fresh, vibrant flavor![1]

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