Description
This easy, 5 minute homemade southwestern fajita seasoning will transform all your favorite southwestern and Mexican recipes, adding a ton of flavor and a little spice. Perfect for meats, seafood, soups, beans, rice, and more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Tbsp ground cumin
- 2 1/2 tsp chilli powder
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/4 tsp cayenne
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
- In a small mason jar or spice jar, combine together all of the above spices and mix well. Seal tightly. This recipe easily doubles.
- Store in an airtight container and use to season any meat, seafood, vegetables, soups, casseroles, rice and more!
Notes
Recipe makes about 4 tablespoons. It is salt-free, so add salt as needed.
Use about 1 Tbsp per pound of meat or seafood. Use more for a bolder, spicier flavor.
If you don’t like spicy foods, decrease the cayenne to 1/8 of a teaspoon.
Keep in a dark, dry, cool space in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Seasoning
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican, American