Homemade Burrito Seasoning
Bye bye, Old El Paso packets. Hello, homemade burrito seasoning. This cheeky copycat recipe of the popular spice blend not only allows you to tailor the flavors to your taste, it is also extremely versatile and works for a variety of Mexican dishes including tacos, enchiladas, fajitas, and nachos. Plus it comes together in 5 minutes with pantry spices you already have. Mexican Monday and Taco Tuesdays just got that much easier!
I stopped buying Mexican spice blends to save money initially. Then I realized that I can also control the quality of the ingredients and use it for a whole range of Mexican dishes and proteins, from chicken, beef, to veggies. Needless to say that I haven’t gone back buying the packs since.
I like to use it for my Mexican lasagna which is basically a layered burrito bake, a firm staple in our house. For more Mexican homemade spice blends, check my chicken taco seasoning and chipotle spice mix as well.
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Burrito Seasoning
Equipment
- 1 Small Mason Jar 4oz
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp sweet paprika powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Add all spices to a small bowl.2 tbsp ground cumin, 1 tsp sweet paprika powder, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp chili flakes, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- Thoroughly combine the spices with a spoon or small whisk.
- Transfer the seasoning blend into a sterilized, lidded jar. Make sure the container is clean and dry before adding the burrito spice blend.
- Don't forget to label the container with the name of the blend and the date it was made to keep track of its freshness.
- The recipe yields 4 1/2 tablespoons of seasoning which is enough to season 2 pounds of meat, seafood, or cooked vegetables.
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Ingredients and substitutions
- Cumin – Ground cumin is a key spice used in making burritos, imparting earthy and warm flavors to the filling.
- Paprika – Sweet paprika powder adds a mild, slightly sweet, and smoky flavor and pungent color.
- Oregano – In Mexican cuisine, oregano is a popular herb used to impart a distinctive flavor. I use regular dried oregano but you can also add Mexican oregano.
- Coriander – Ground coriander adds a citrusy and slightly sweet undertone to this Latin spice mix.
- Chili – Chili flakes, or crushed red pepper flakes, provide a spicy kick and some heat to the blend.
- Onion & garlic – These powders are fundamental ingredients in burritos offering savory depth.
- Salt & pepper – Salt and ground black pepper round out the flavors to complete the burrito seasoning.
Substituting Old El Paso packets
One Old El Paso burrito seasoning packet contains 40g of spice mix which is 2 1/2 tablespoons. So this recipe yields just about 2 packets, saving you plenty of money over time.
