All-Purpose Mexican Inspired Spice Blend
6 ingredients
If there’s one spice blend I always have mixed up and ready to go, it’s this one.
This All-Purpose Mexican Inspired Spice Blend is smoky, savory, flavorful, and incredibly versatile. It’s made with just six simple ingredients, takes less than five minutes to mix together, and somehow makes everything taste better.
Chicken tacos? Use it. Ground beef for burrito bowls? Use it. Roasted vegetables? Definitely use it. Nachos? Absolutely.
This is one of those simple kitchen staples that makes weeknight cooking feel easier.
Why I Love This Blend
The flavor is classic and familiar without being overly complicated.
It’s smoky from the paprika, earthy from the cumin, and packed with flavor from the garlic, onion, and oregano.
And here’s the important part: It’s intentionally not spicy.
I created this blend to work for the whole family. Not everyone wants their taco Tuesday to double as a personal endurance challenge. The goal is flavor first.
If you like a little heat, that’s easy to fix.
Want It Spicier?
When I’m making dinner for adults or just feeling adventurous, I’ll often add:
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- a pinch of cayenne pepper
It adds just enough heat without overpowering everything else.
Think customizable, not fiery.
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My Favorite Ways to Use It
This blend works on almost any protein:
- chicken
- ground beef
- steak
- shrimp
- pork
- and don’t forget veggies
Turn all these seasoned proteins into tacos, burrito bowls, taco salads, sheet pan dinners and don’t forget nachos!
The Dip Trick You Need to Know
Here’s my favorite shortcut.
Mix a spoonful of this seasoning into:
- Greek yogurt
- sour cream
That’s it. You instantly have a flavorful dip, taco topping, burrito bowl sauce, or veggie dip. 5 seconds of effort.
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Make a Double Batch
Since you’re already measuring spices, make extra. Store it in a small jar and you’ll have dinner flavor ready to go whenever you need it.
Future you will be very happy about that.
This simple Mexican-inspired spice blend proves that you don’t need a cabinet full of specialty seasonings to make flavorful food. Six ingredients. One bowl. Endless possibilities.
And once you start using it, you’ll probably find yourself reaching for it every week.
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All-Purpose Mexican Inspired Spice Blend
- Total Time: 2 minutes
- Diet: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Keto, Low-Carb, Paleo, Pescatarian, Vegan, Vegetarian
Description
This easy Mexican-inspired spice blend is smoky, savory, gluten-free, and made with six simple ingredients. Perfect for tacos, burrito bowls, nachos, and roasted vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
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Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl.
Notes
Store in a container with a lid – remember to label it.
- Prep Time: 2
- Method: raw
- Cuisine: Mexican
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