Southwest Seasoning Recipe
This Southwest Seasoning recipe is a simple mix of spices that adds lots of flavor to dishes. Quick, easy, and so much better than store-bought blends.
Servings: 2.67 tablespoons
Calories: 17kcal
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground oregano
- 4 teaspoon chili powder (or substitute for paprika)
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together.
- Place in a jar or airtight storage container.
To Use As a Dry Rub:
- For 2 lbs of chicken, pork or beef, use 2 tablespoon of the blend. Lightly coat meat with olive oil then sprinkle with the seasoning on all sides. Cook meat.
To Use As A Marinade:
- Place 2 lbs chicken, pork, or beef, 2 tablespoon of the seasoning mix, 2 tablespoon olive oil, and ½ cup white distilled vinegar (or lime juice) to a large sealable bag. Marinade for 1 hour to overnight. Cook meat.
Notes
🌶️ Adjust the Heat
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- Chili powder is what really makes this a southwest mix. However, if you find it too spicy, use 4 tablespoons ground paprika instead.
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- To make it spicy, add ½ teaspoon ground chile de arbol or ½ teaspoon ground cayenne.
- Place the seasoning mix in an airtight container (like a sealable jar) and in a dark place (like your pantry). Keep away from light, heat, and NO moisture. Over time, the mixture will lose its flavor and color. Best if you use it within 6 months for maximum flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 17kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 922mg | Potassium: 92mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 902IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg