My kids most requested meal is Fajitas or wraps as my youngest has always called them and although when we first started to make them we brought a packet spice mix it was never as good as the Fajitas from my travels or those in our favourite Mexican restaurant. So with some experimenting my husband, kids and I settled on this homemade Fajita spice mix which we use for our easy sheet pan Fajitas but also to flavour meat for the BBQ in the summer or mix with a little oil and use as an alternative to the Cuban inspired flavours in our Tray-bake chicken.
Storing Spice Mixes at Home
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When you buy from the store a spice mix usually has a fairly long life span but comes in a small container this mix in our house has a small life span but it does make up a good size pot of flavouring.
What I found worked best for me was Kilner Shaker Jars – unlike a normal space jar they are bigger around 250ml or 8 1/2 fl oz and will hold a good spice mix plus let you get the tablespoon/teaspoon into the pot for cooking or you can shake the spices out as well.
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Buying Spices
As we frequently make spice mixes (I’ll share some other favourites like my Cuban, Italian and then the Christmas Spice mix with you later in the year next time I make them up) I tend to get spices in bulk. We used to live near a great ethnic supermarket that sold them in bulk but not anymore instead I order online. Etsy sells a wide variety of herbs and spices and because they are small shop owners I love buying them from there.
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Delicious and easy to make spice mix for fajitas, tacos and BBQ seasoning or any time you want a Mexican-Inspired meal to share.
- 1/4 cup Paprika
- 3 tbsp Coarse Salt
- 2 tbsp Ground Black Pepper
- 2 tbsp Chilli Powder We use mild but choose your heat!
- 2 tbsp Garlic Powder
- 1 1/2 tbsp Sugar
- 1 tbsp Onion Powder
- 1 tbsp Dried Oregano
- 1 1/2 tsp Ground Cumin
- 1/8 tsp Ground Cloves
- 1/8 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp Ground Ginger
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Place all of the ingredients into the jar
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Close the lid
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SHAKE
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Use as you would normal Fajita spice mix or BBQ rub in your recipes
Use this simple guacamole recipe with your dish created using this spice mix perfect for easy Mexican Family Meals.
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Lauren Scrapbook Blog says
What a great idea! We have fajitas a lot but always use the sachets – this is a much better idea!
Donna says
Homemade spice mixes the the best! There is no comparison in flavor, and those store bought versions end up being so overloaded with salt I just can’t handle them. Love everything in this mix, and I have it all in the spice drawer which is even better 🙂
Taryn says
Thank you SO much for this recipe. I love to have a more economical choice to seasoning packets.
Sandra says
What a smart, smart, smart idea! Fajitas are one of our favorite dinners and now (with a big jar of seasoning ready), it will be even easier to get them on the table.