Real ancho and pasilla chiles. Deep, slow-cooked Southwest flavor.

Our Southwest Chili Blend Seasoning starts with real ancho and pasilla chiles—not generic chili powder—for a richer, more complex bowl of chili.

Ancho chile brings deep, earthy flavor with subtle fruity warmth, while pasilla adds another layer of dark, savory chile character. Sweet Hungarian paprika and cumin build warmth and body, with garlic, onion and Mexican oregano creating the savory backbone.

Then comes our unexpected touch: Bensdorp cocoa. A small amount adds dark, roasted depth and richness to the chiles without making your chili taste like chocolate. A touch of Sucanat rounds out the spices and balances the natural warmth of the peppers. The result is a full-bodied, layered Southwest chili seasoning with deep chile flavor rather than one-dimensional heat.

How to Enjoy

Start with 2 tablespoons of seasoning per 1 pound of meat, then adjust to taste.

For the fullest flavor, brown your meat first and drain any excess fat. Return the meat to the pan, add Southwest Chili Blend Seasoning and stir briefly over the heat to allow the chiles and spices to bloom. Add your tomatoes, beans, broth and other favorite chili ingredients, then simmer to let the flavors come together.

Prefer your chili bolder? Add additional seasoning to taste as it simmers.

Also delicious in taco soup, chili mac, beans, Southwest-style soups and casseroles—or anywhere you want the deep flavor of ancho and pasilla chiles.

Ingredients

Ancho chile, sweet Hungarian paprika, cumin, onion, sea salt, pasilla chile, garlic, Mexican oregano, black pepper, cocoa, Sucanat.