Big Chili Flavor. Zero Added Salt.
Everything you want from a classic chili seasoning—without the bland little store-bought packet.
Traditional Chili is a bold, salt-free blend of chili powder, paprika, onion, cumin, garlic, and basil. It gives chili rich, layered flavor while leaving you completely in control of the salt.
Why I Created Traditional Chili
I created Traditional Chili for the same reason I created Taco the Town: the store-bought packets suck. They are often heavy on salt and somehow still manage to lack the deep, layered flavor homemade chili deserves.
I wanted a blend that actually tasted like something—warm chile flavor, smoky paprika, earthy cumin, savory garlic and onion, and just enough basil to round everything out. And I made it salt free on purpose, so YOU decide how much salt goes into your food.
Meet the Flavors
Chili Powder brings the classic warm, earthy chile flavor that forms the heart of the blend.
Paprika adds rich color, mild sweetness, and depth.
Onion builds a savory, slightly sweet foundation.
Cumin adds the unmistakable earthy warmth that makes chili taste like chili.
Garlic delivers bold savory flavor and complexity.
Basil adds a subtle herbal note that rounds out the entire blend.
What Does It Taste Like?
Warm, savory, earthy, and deeply flavorful with classic chili character. It has plenty of flavor without relying on salt or overwhelming heat, making it easy to customize every pot to your own taste.
Why You'll Love It
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Salt free, so you control the sodium
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Big homemade chili flavor without measuring six different spices
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More versatile than a one-use seasoning packet
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Perfect for classic chili, soups, beans, meats, vegetables, and more
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Made with real herbs and spices—no unnecessary fillers
One Bottle. Endless Possibilities
Classic Favorites:
Beyond the Chili Pot:
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Season ground beef or turkey
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Add to taco soup or tortilla soup
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Sprinkle over roasted potatoes or sweet potatoes
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Season beans, lentils, or rice
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Add to burgers, meatloaf, or sloppy joes
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Stir into dips, queso, or savory sauces
Visit the Tiny Little Chef Recipe Vault
Need inspiration beyond a classic pot of chili? Head to the Tiny Little Chef Recipe Vault for chef-created recipes and meal ideas. You can search by seasoning, diet, protein, course, and much more, so finding a new way to use Traditional Chili is easy.
Chef Christy's Favorite
Use Traditional Chili as the flavor base for a big pot of homemade chili, then build the rest of the dish exactly the way you like it. Because the blend is salt free, you can season to taste after adding ingredients like broth, beans, tomatoes, or cheese that may already contribute sodium.
Pair It With...
Taste of Arizona for an extra Southwestern layer of cumin, chile, and herbs.
Taco the Town when your chili is headed in a Tex-Mex direction.
Spicy House when you want more heat along with a savory salt-and-pepper finish.
Tiny Little Chef Seasonings Are Always...
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Made with real herbs and spices
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Made without unnecessary fillers
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Made without artificial flavors
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Handcrafted in small batches
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Created for big flavor and easy everyday cooking
A Quick Note About Clumping
Because Tiny Little Chef blends are made with real ingredients and without anti-caking agents, natural clumping can happen. That is completely normal. Give the bottle a good shake or gently break up any clumps, and you are ready to season.
The Tiny Little Chef Promise
Tiny Little Chef seasonings are created to make real food taste incredible without making cooking complicated. Every blend starts with purposeful ingredients, chef-developed flavor, and the belief that you should know what you are putting on your food.