Southwest Seasoning Blend

Name: Southwest Seasoning Blend
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1 /2 cup
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons ancho chili powder; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1/2 tbsp black peppercorns or 2 tbsp freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon ground cumin or 1/2 tbsp cumin seeds; 1 tablespoon dried Mexican oregano; 1/2 tablespoon coriander seeds or 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 2 tablespoon smoked paprika; 1 tbsp hot paprika; 1 tablespoon granulated garlic; 2 teaspoons coriander seeds; 2 teaspoons onion powder; 1 teaspoons ground turmeric

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Prep Time
3 mins
Total Time
3 mins
Servings
1 /2 cup
Calories
11 kcal
Course
Condiments
Cuisine
American

Southwest Seasoning Blend

Marcus Rose

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I love making my own seasoning blends, they're so easy to make! This recipe for my homemade southwest spice blend is a favorite, made with a blend of 11 herbs and spices that you already have in your spice rack.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 tablespoons ancho chili powder
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 tbsp black peppercorns or 2 tbsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon ground cumin or 1/2 tbsp cumin seeds
1 tablespoon dried Mexican oregano
1/2 tablespoon coriander seeds or 2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 tbsp hot paprika
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
2 teaspoons coriander seeds
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoons ground turmeric

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Instructions

If using peppercorns, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, dried oregano, etc., grind them up into powder.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk all the ground spices together until they are well combined.
Carefully pour or funnel your southwest spice blend into jars with airtight lids.
The seasoning blend will stay it's freshest for to six months!

Notes

I love having this on hand, it is so useful in so many recipes!
Use fresh spices and herbs. The fresher they are, the longer your southwest spice blend will last.
If you can't find the ancho chili powder, here's how you make your own: Remove the stems and seeds from dried ancho chilies and blend them up in a blender until they are powdered or are very small fragments, much like crushed red pepper flakes.
No ancho chilies? Use red pepper flakes, chili powder or chipotle powder!
Want hot spice? Use jalapeno or cayenne pepper in your spice blend. Just remember these are hot peppers, so know the amount of cayenne pepper you can handle!
Many commercial southwest spice blends use celery seeds, so if you can feel 'something missing' give that a try! Celery seeds add a savory, warm, slightly bitter flavor to your favorite spice mix.
Fajita Seasoning - this seasoning is literally made for beef fajitas, it's one of my favorite dishes!
Marinade - give your proteins that unique flavor by marinating them with oil, lime, and southwest spices.
Dry Rub - this smoky, vibrant spice mix is a perfect dry rub for southwest chicken or beef
Taco Fillings - season your fillings with a little southwestern spice before cooking them for the best tacos all summer. Grilled fish tacos definitely love this mix!
Grilled or Roasted Vegetables and Meats - if it's grilling season, southwest seasoning is a go-to for me because it has so much flavor! It's so delicious on grilled veggies or kebabs, but it's also great on roasted potatoes or sheet pan chicken.
Salad Dressings - a southwest salad with a southwestern dressing to add some extra oomph.
The Best Gifts - little containers filled with spices are great for friends who love being in the kitchen as much as you do.