All-Purpose Mexican Seasoning

the80srule's Note:

Don't buy MSG-loaded Adobo, Sauzon, or store-bought fajita seasoning. Combine with oil and use it to marinate corn, chickpeas, potatoes, and beans for a crispy healthy snack, and it's also great for tacos, fajitas, quesadillas, and I swear by this seasoning for my arroz con frijoles. It works for other Latin American foods too.

• Total Time: 5 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 10

Yield: 3.4 ounces

• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 4 teaspoons paprika
• 4 teaspoons cornmeal
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 2 teaspoons oregano
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions:

1. Carefully mix, by hand, all the spices in a bowl until they are all perfectly melded, should be a light reddish-brown color.
2. Yields 3.4 ounces, have an airtight bottle or container ready to store inches.
3. Feel free to substitute the onion powder for garlic powder for a hotter taste, and cilantro for coriander, and adjust the cayenne according to how hot you would like it.

Reviews

[littlemafia]

I have no choice but make my own seasonings and this is one I'll make a lot from now on. As suggested, I added some garlic powder and I sprinkled it on french fries. Can't wait to try it on chicken and popcorn as well. The addition of cornmeal was something interesting and new. Thanks for a keeper.

[Chabear01]

I made this Seasoning Mix to go into Banana Rum Cream which called for a Mexican Seasoning Mix, but I did not want to use the store bought packages. I loved the flavor this gave my chili and am only sorry I didn't double the recipe. Believe me I will be making this again, but will double or triple next time. Thank you for a wonderful recipe.