Southwest Spice Blend Recipes

Southwest spice blend is a bold pantry seasoning typically made with chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic, onion, oregano, and a touch of heat. It brings smoky, savory flavor to quick dinners without needing to measure several spices individually.Use it in recipes like chicken tacos, ground beef burrito bowls, turkey chili, black bean soup, fajita vegetables, grilled shrimp, and sheet-pan sweet potatoes. It also works well as a dry rub for chicken thighs, pork, steak, tofu, or cauliflower before roasting or grilling.Because blends can vary in salt and spice level, taste before adding extra salt or hot sauce. Start with a modest amount, then build flavor as the recipe cooks.