I love a good bowl of chili. And what's at the heart of good chili? A really decent chili powder. A few years ago when I was far from home with the ex's Navy career, I ran out of my beloved TexJoy chili powder. What to do? I came up with the idea of making my own. So, for the first time written down, my secret chili powder recipe!
Jacqui's Chili Powder
12 dried Ancho (Pasilla) chilis
10-12 dried de Arbol chilis
10 dried Guajillo Chilis
10 dried New Mexico Chilis
10 dried California Chilis
1 1-oz package El Guapo Menudo Spice Mix
2 TBS Garlic powder (NOT garlic salt)
2 TBS Onion powder
4 TBS ground cumin
3 TBS Mexican oregano
For medium heat, seed all but the de Arbol chilis. For high heat, don't seed any of them. Cut peppers into pieces and process in a blender until powdered. Add remaining ingredients and process until well blended. Keep in an airtight container.
Jacqui's Chili Powder
12 dried Ancho (Pasilla) chilis
10-12 dried de Arbol chilis
10 dried Guajillo Chilis
10 dried New Mexico Chilis
10 dried California Chilis
1 1-oz package El Guapo Menudo Spice Mix
2 TBS Garlic powder (NOT garlic salt)
2 TBS Onion powder
4 TBS ground cumin
3 TBS Mexican oregano
For medium heat, seed all but the de Arbol chilis. For high heat, don't seed any of them. Cut peppers into pieces and process in a blender until powdered. Add remaining ingredients and process until well blended. Keep in an airtight container.
