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This paprika doesn't really have a distinct flavor like smoked paprika and sweet paprika. After all, its main purpose is to add spiciness to your recipes.
Answer: No, chili powder and ground chili pepper are not the same. Ground chili pepper is made by grinding dried chili peppers into a powder form without any additional spices or ingredients. It offers the pure, concentrated flavor and heat of the specific type of chili pepper used. Chili powder, on the other hand, is a blend of ground chili pepper and other spices.
While it's a good paprika substitute when you want mild spiciness and heat when using a 1:1 substitution ratio, you can increase the amount added for more heat. Specifically, you can double the amount of what's listed in your recipe for hot paprika.
Compared to other substitutes in this list, bell peppers are generally sweet, mild, and tangy which somewhat fits the description of sweet paprika. When using this as a backup, note that your dish will have an intriguing yet bright flavor profile that better suits pasta, chicken, salads, and soup recipes. To add to its impressive list of qualities, it’s also incredibly aromatic that adds overall allure to the dish.