Tex Mex Seasoning

You can save a lot of money by making your own Tex Mex Seasoning. It is so easy to make. This seasoning blend is perfect to add to chicken, fish, beef, pork or vegetables. In fact, this seasoning is good on so many different foods. 

Make your cooking easier. Instead of bringing out 10 different spices when you want a Tex Mex flavor, you will only need to bring out one.

Ingredients

3 Tbs. chili powder
3 Tbs. cumin
1 Tbs. black pepper
1 Tbs. salt
1 Tbs. garlic powder
1 Tbs. onion powder
2 to 1 Tbs. red pepper flakes *see notes below
1 Tbs. oregano
1 Tbs. paprika (we liked smoked paprika)
1 tsp to 1 Tbs. cayenne pepper *see notes below

Directions

In a jar that has a tight-fitting lid or an airtight container, combine chili powder, cumin, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika and cayenne pepper.  Mix well. You can either mix the contents with a spoon, or put the lid on the container or jar and shake until the spices are thoroughly blended together.

Store in a cool, dark place.

Notes

With the red pepper flakes and cayenne pepper, use as much or as little as you want. It just depends on how spicy you like your food to be.  You can start out with the smallest amount and if it still lacks the heat or spiciness you prefer, add more. 

Also, some chili powders are hotter than others.  We bought Aara Red Chili Powder that is extra hot.  When we make our own Tex Mex blend using that particular chili powder, we omit the cayenne pepper and red pepper flakes. We also cut down on the amount of Aara Red Chili Powder that we add to this seasoning mix.