Homemade Mexican Spice Mixes

chili powder

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Smoked paprika offers a similar flavor profile with added depth.

cumin

💰Cheaper: ground coriander

Ground coriander can provide a different but complementary flavor.

salt

🥗Healthier: sea salt

Sea salt is often considered a more natural alternative.

Gather your jars or containers for the seasoning mixes, preferably glass for freshness.

Start with the taco seasoning: measure out 4 tablespoons of chili powder and add it to a bowl.

Add 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes, 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper, and 1 teaspoon of oregano to the bowl.

Break up the oregano leaves a bit more to avoid chunkiness.

Add 2 teaspoons of smoked paprika and 2 tablespoons of ground cumin to the bowl.

Add 1 teaspoon of granulated garlic and 1 teaspoon of granulated onion to the bowl.

Add 1 tablespoon of kosher salt and 1 tablespoon of fresh ground black pepper to the bowl.

Mix all the spices together thoroughly.

Transfer the taco seasoning mixture into a container and seal it with a lid. Shake it well before using.

Next, prepare the fajita seasoning: measure 2 tablespoons of chili powder and add it to a bowl.

Add 4 teaspoons of Spanish paprika, 4 teaspoons of ground cumin, and 4 teaspoons of granulated garlic to the bowl.

Add 2 teaspoons of granulated onion, 2 teaspoons of Mexican oregano, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of salt, 2 teaspoons of sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the bowl.

Mix all the spices together thoroughly.

Transfer the fajita seasoning mixture into a container and seal it with a lid. Shake it well before using.

Now, prepare the Tex-Mex seasoning: measure 3 tablespoons of chili powder and add it to a bowl.

Add 2 tablespoons of smoked paprika and 2 tablespoons of ground cumin to the bowl.

Add 1 tablespoon of granulated garlic and 1 tablespoon of granulated onion to the bowl.

Add 1 1/2 teaspoons of pepper flakes and 1 1/2 teaspoons of Mexican oregano to the bowl.

In a separate bowl, combine 1 1/2 teaspoons of black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves, and 1 tablespoon of salt.

Mix all the spices together thoroughly.

Transfer the Tex-Mex seasoning mixture into a container and seal it with a lid. Shake it well before using.

Label each container with the contents and date.

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