Homemade Southwest Seasoning Recipe
This homemade Southwest Seasoning Recipe is the perfect blend of spices for adding that bold, smoky flavor to many types of food. Use it on meat, fish, chicken, vegetables, or potatoes for instant Southwest flavor.
There are so many ways to use this wonderful Southwest seasoning.
- Rub it on chicken, ribs, steak, pork chops, fish or shrimp before grilling or roasting.
- Use for Mexican-type meals, such as adding it to taco meat, fajitas and chili.
- Sprinkle over roasted or grilled corn and other vegetables.
- Sprinkle over potato wedges.
- Mix directly into sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.
The great thing about homemade seasoning is that it takes about 5-10 minutes to make and then you can have this delicious seasoning on hand to use at any time to add zest and boldness to many types of dishes.
Making your own homemade Southwest seasoning mix is another step towards controlling ingredients in the foods that you eat! This smoky Southwest seasoning beats the store-bought seasoning that has added preservatives and additives. It is so easy to make with simple spices that you have in your pantry. Plus making your own seasoning saves money! Store bought seasonings are expensive!
Store-bought packets often include additives, fillers, preservatives, and high levels of sodium. Homemade seasoning lets you skip all that and stick to clean, natural spices that you probably already have in your pantry.
Another benefit of a homemade mix is customization. If you like a deeper flavor, add more smoked paprika, more heat, add cayenne pepper. You can also adjust the salt level to your taste and dietary needs.
Homemade seasonings also make great gifts!
Ingredients for Homemade Southwest Seasoning Recipe
- 1 Tbsp Smoked Paprika (or Paprika)
- 1 Tbsp Chili Powder
- 1 1/2 tsp Oregano
- 1 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
This recipe can be scaled up by doubling/tripling the ingredients to make larger quantities.
Detailed Steps for Homemade Southwest Seasoning Recipe
Measure out the individual ingredients and add them to a bowl.
Mix the ingredients well.
Add the seasoning to an airtight container. I also like this spice jar for storing the seasoning.
Enjoy
Enjoy the wonderful satisfaction of making your own homemade Southwest seasoning with spices found in your pantry.
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Homemade Southwest Seasoning Recipe
This homemade Southwest Seasoning Recipe is the perfect blend of spices for adding that bold, smoky flavor to many types of food. Use it on meat, fish, chicken, vegetables, or potatoes for instant Southwest flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. Smoked Paprika (or Paprika)
- 1 Tbsp. Chili Powder
- 1 1/2 tsp Oregano
- 1 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
Instructions
- Measure out the individual ingredients and add them to a bowl.
- Mix the ingredients well and add to airtight container.
