Description
This bold, smoky Southwest Spice Blend is the secret behind some of HelloFresh’s most-loved recipes—and now you can make it at home. Packed with cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder, this DIY version adds restaurant-worthy flavor to tacos, burgers, chili, and more. No preservatives, no mystery packets—just real-deal spices you probably already have in your pantry.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a small mixing bowl or spice jar.
- Stir or shake until evenly blended.
- Store in an airtight jar in a cool, dark cabinet for best flavor.
- Use 1–2 tablespoons per recipe, depending on taste and dish.
Notes
Try it in turkey skillets, chili, burgers, and roasted veggies. Add cayenne for heat or brown sugar for a smoky-sweet BBQ flavor twist. For more HelloFresh flavor hacks, check out our Tex Mex Paste recipe too!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Seasoning
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tbsp
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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