Salt and spices
Substitutes for chili powder
In US recipes, chili powder is a blend of ground chiles with cumin, garlic and oregano. Pure "chile powder" is just chiles and can be much hotter.
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Homemade blend
- How much
- For 1 tbsp: 1½ tsp paprika, 1 tsp ground cumin, ¼ tsp garlic powder, ¼ tsp dried oregano, a pinch of cayenne
- What changes
- Close; adjust the cayenne for heat.
- Best in
- Chili, tacos, rubs.
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Ancho chile powder
- How much
- The same amount, plus a pinch of cumin
- What changes
- Smokier and fruitier, mild heat.
- Best in
- Chili, enchilada sauce.
Simmerbee recipes with chili powder (19)
- Broiled Street-Style Corn with Cotija and Lime
- Chicken Enchiladas with Red Chile Sauce
- Chicken and Black Bean Quesadillas
- Classic Beef and Bean Chili
- Classic Seven-Layer Dip
- Creamy White Chicken Chili
- Crispy Oven-Baked Fish Tacos
- Grilled Carne Asada for a Crowd
- Ground Beef Taco Salad
- Ground Beef Tacos with Homemade Seasoning
- Hearty Three-Bean Vegetarian Chili
- Jack-o'-Lantern Stuffed Peppers
- Oven-Baked Barbecue Baby Back Ribs
- Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos
- Sheet-Pan Chicken Fajitas
- Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Tacos
- Slow-Cooker Pork Carnitas
- Smoky Black Bean Burgers
- Vegan Black Bean and Rice Stuffed Peppers
On those recipes, tap Swaps next to the ingredient for the short version.
More salt and spices swaps
SaltPaprikaCayenne pepperRed pepper flakesCuminItalian seasoningGaram masalaCinnamonNutmeg
Ingredient guide: Chili powder: pick, store and measure