Seasoning Essentials Tex Mex Spice Food

TEX-MEX SEASONING MIX

Tex-Mex Seasoning Mix image

This spice mix goes together quickly and makes a great little gift to include with holiday greetings for neighbors and coworkers. They can mix it into chili and scrambled eggs, use it to season tacos and burritos, or add zip to a can of refried beans. -Tammy Rose, Danville, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 5m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
4 teaspoons dried minced onion
4 teaspoons chili powder
3 teaspoons dried minced chives
3 teaspoons ground cumin
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR TEX-MEX DIP:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
Corn chips
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR TEX-MEX CHICKEN:
7 cups uncooked wide egg noodles
1 package (16 ounces) process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons milk
3 packages (6 ounces each) ready-to-use Southwestern chicken strips
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: about 6 tablespoons., To prepare dip: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream and 4-1/2 teaspoons seasoning mix. Serve with corn chips. Yield: about 1 cup., To prepare chicken: Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the process cheese, sour cream and milk. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until cheese is melted. Add the chicken, beans, tomatoes and 2 tablespoons seasoning mix; heat through., Drain noodles; add to sauce and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 27g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 168mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

TEX MEX SEASONING

Tex Mex Seasoning image

A batch of homemade Tex Mex Seasoning is the best shortcut to making tacos, burrito bowls, fajitas, soups, or other Southwestern-style dishes. Keep a batch of this in your pantry and use it in any Southwestern or Mexican recipe. NOTE: This makes enough for any recipe that makes 4 servings, but use the slider below (next to "Servings") to easily adjust the measurements so you can make a big batch to store for future recipes.

Provided by Jess Smith via Inquiring Chef

Time 1m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 tsp Chili Powder
1 tsp Ground Cumin
1 tsp Ground Coriander
1 tsp Paprika
1/2 tsp Salt (optional; see note)
1/2 tsp Garlic Powder - Make sure you use garlic powder and not garlic salt.
1/2 tsp Dried Oregano

Steps:

Salt is always optional in homemade seasoning. Feel free to add it to the blend now or wait and add it, to taste, when you make a recipe later. (Just don't forget it entirely. Salt will bring out the flavors in the recipe you're making and will allow this seasoning blend to really shine.)
Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1.25 tsp, Calories 8 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 303 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g