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 GuacamoleBBQ Pulled PorkBeer-Can ChickenBurmese Chicken Curry (Kyet Thar Hin)Campfire Skillet NachosChili con CarneDal Bhat Tarkari (Nepali Lentils, Rice and Vegetable Curry)Elote (Mexican Street Corn)HaleemKottu RotiMohinga (Burmese Fish Noodle Soup)Nan Gyi Thoke (Burmese Thick Rice Noodle Salad)Ohn No Khao Swe (Burmese Coconut Chicken Noodles)SekuwaSri Lankan Chicken Curry (Kukul Mas Curry)Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken (Yan Su Ji)Burmese Chicken Curry Doria (Burmese × Japanese)Burmese Curry Chicken Egg Palata Rolls with Lime-Onion SlawMasala Chapati Chips with Avocado DipChili Mac and Cheese BakeCrispy Dal Bhat Rice Cakes with Tomato-Timur AcharElote Cheese QuesadillaChicken Enchilada Rice BowlGitheri Chili con Carne (Kenyan × Tex-Mex)Haleem Shepherd's Pie (Pakistani × British)Elote Kartoffelsalat with Charred Corn, Lime and Chilli (German × Mexican)Chicken Kottu with Handmade Godamba RotiChorizo and Jalapeño Queso MacChilli Con Carne Cheese Pie with Jalapeño (Mexican × New Zealand)Mohinga with Fish-Bone Broth, Toasted Rice and Crispy ShallotsMohinga Ramen with Soy-Marinated EggChicken Fajita Mutabbaq with Pico de Gallo (Mexican × Saudi)Nan Gyi Thoke Curry Abura Soba (Burmese × Japanese)Nasi Lemak with Spiced Fried Chicken (Ayam Goreng Berempah)Sambal Fried Chicken Nasi Lemak BurgerOhn No Khao Swe with Toasted Chickpea Flour and Crispy Noodle CrownCharcoal Dharan Sekuwa with Sesame-Radish AcharSekuwa Pork Burger with Timur-Radish Slaw (Nepali × American)Chicken Sekuwa Crispy Chiura Bowl with Cucumber-Sesame AcharTihar Ghee Sel Roti with Aloo AcharSri Lankan Curry Chicken Cheese Toastie with Pol SambolMexican Street-Corn TabboulehCrispy Smash TacosNight-Market Master Popcorn Chicken with Toasted Pepper Salt

Updated 2026-10-10