Tex-Mex Spice Blend

Makes ½ cup     5 minutes

This spice mixture is perfect for your next South of the border meal. The Tex-Mex punch comes from the Mexican oregano. It has a more earthy and intense flavor than typical oregano that some have described as citrusy.    

It’s also popular in Cuban cuisine.

¼ cup Homemade Chili Powder (found in this chapter)

2 tablespoons ground cumin

1 tablespoon kosher salt

1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper

2 teaspoons smoked paprika

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon Mexican oregano

1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1. In a medium bowl, combine Homemade Chili Powder, cumin, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes.
2. Great for tacos, enchiladas, fajitas, and quesadillas.
3. Store in an air-tight container for up to a month.