Mexican Spice Blend Recipes

Mexican spice blend is a pantry seasoning mix commonly made with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, and a touch of cayenne or coriander. It brings warm, smoky, savory flavor to quick weeknight recipes without measuring several spices one by one.

Use it to season taco meat, chicken fajitas, shrimp, roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, chili, tortilla soup, rice bowls, and sheet-pan vegetables. It also works well in marinades when mixed with lime juice, oil, and salt.

Because blends vary in salt and heat level, start with a small amount, taste, and adjust. For deeper flavor, bloom the spice blend in a little oil for 30 seconds before adding meat, beans, tomatoes, or broth.