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Homemade Mexican Seasoning Mix

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Blending your own all-purpose Mexican seasoning is a great way to create an authentic flavor to all your Mexican dishes.
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WHAT SPICES ARE USED IN MEXICO?

The most common flavors found in Mexican cooking are garlic, onion, and dried jalapeños powder. The most common herbs and spices in Mexican cuisine include cilantro, chili powder, Mexican oregano, cumin, cinnamon, cloves, anise, cocoa powder, and epazote (delicate aromatic herb from Mexico).

WHAT GIVES MEXICAN FOOD IT’S FLAVOR?

Traditional Mexican cuisine has a distinct taste, and it’s made up of a few common ingredients. Combining ingredients like onions, chilies, garlic, chile powders, aromatic herbs such as cumin, cinnamon, anis all give Mexican food its signature flavors.

WHAT A GOOD BLEND OF MEXICAN SEASONING?

  •  chili powder
  •  garlic powder
  •  onion powder
  •  salt
  •  cumin
  •  oregano (Mexican)
  •  paprika
  •  pepper
  •  cayenne pepper

HOW TO USE ALL PURPOSE MEXICAN SEASONING

Use all-purpose Mexican seasoning to spice up your hamburger or chicken meat when making tacos, enchiladas, burritos, fajitas, or Mexican casseroles. It’s also great to season dips and hummus. Try it as a dry rub on meats before grilling. It would even be good as a seasoning for popcorn.  

  • Sprinkle on baked potatoes or roasted veggies
  • Stir in a little with some chopped avocado, onion, tomatoes, and lime. Presto, you have great guacamole!
  • Make a marinade with it (recipe below)
  • Add a teaspoon to make the Best Hummus Recipe with a Mexican twist.
  • Shake some in your Spicy Pico de Gallo 

Shake some into Mexican Vegan Tomato Soup. It is an easy and healthier alternative to canned soup.

Add a little more spice to your Vegan Tacos and top them with Mexican Coleslaw Recipe. Top them with easy to make, spicy Cashew Cream Sauce with a little of the seasoning stirred in. This sauce is a delicious healthy vegan substitute for sour cream.

MAKING THE SEASONING

Not only does mixing your own seasonings save you money, but you can also create a flavor blend that best suits your palate; little spicy or hot!

WHAT IS DIFFERENT ABOUT MEXICAN OREGANO?

Isabel Eats shares that regular oregano is an Italian and Mediterranean spice with minty undertones. Mexican oregano has lemon and citrus flavors as well as some tones of licorice. These flavors are great in  Mexican dishes. 

HOW TO MAKE A SPICY OR MILD BLEND

The recipe calls for 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper for a mild blend, but you can add a teaspoon or more if you like it spicy. If you like it really spicy, make you sweat kind of spice, then substitute the cayenne for hobinarro powder.

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HOW TO STORE YOUR SEASONING

I store my spices in glass see-through jars with airtight lids. I also label my jars so I can easily see what is in the jar. This also makes your spice blend a great gift to give.

Glass Spice Jars Bottles, Square Spice Containers with Silver Metal Caps and Pour/Sift Shaker Lid-80pcs Black Labels

HOW TO MAKE ADOBO MARINADE WITH THE SEASONING

Mix all ingredients into a glass jar, seal and shake well. Marinate chicken, pork or veggies.

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose Mexican seasoning
  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/3 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

THROW A MEXICAN DINNER PARTY!

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all purpose mexican seasoning

All Purpose Mexican Seasoning

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Blending your own all-purpose Mexican seasoning is a great way to create an authentic flavor to all your Mexican dishes.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins
Course Seasoning and Sauces
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 42
Calories 3 kcal

Equipment

Spice Jars

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano Mexican
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper or more if you like it spicy

Instructions
 

  • Mix all ingredients into a glass jar.
  • Place lid on jar and shake well.

Notes

HOW TO MAKE ADOBO MARINADE WITH THE SEASONING
Mix all ingredients into a glass jar, seal and shake well. Marinate chicken, pork, or veggies.
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose Mexican seasoning
  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/3 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25teaspoonCalories: 3kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 117mgPotassium: 14mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 129IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 1mg
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