Fajita Seasoning Recipe

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This Fajita Seasoning Recipe is perfect for chicken, beef, shrimp, and vegetables, either as a dry rub or a marinade. You can make at home in 5 minutes with ingredients you already have in your spice cabinet, and it tastes much better than the store bought packets! It’s naturally paleo and gluten free as well.

I am always craving Mexican food.

It is far and away one of my favorites to eat — and to cook.

Luckily, my kids like it too. Tacos, enchiladas, burritos, carnitas, fajitas…these are frequently on the menu here. I have some great new Mexican recipes coming up on the blog soon, including this fajita seasoning recipe that I am sharing with you today.

I’m hoping I’ll have even more new Mexican food inspiration in a few weeks because…I am going to Cancun in a couple of weeks for a girls trip with my mother-in-law, sisters-in-law, niece and daughter! I cannot wait. I’m looking forward to some much needed R&R and some really good Mexican food!

FAJITA SEASONING RECIPE

But let’s talk fajita seasoning. Homemade fajita seasoning is really easy to make, cheaper than the store bought packets, and it tastes better too! Plus, you probably have everything you need to make it in your spice cabinet already. It’ll take you 5 minutes to put it together!

Combine all of these ingredients in a jar, mix well, and you’re good to go.

Of course, there are other ways to use your fajita seasoning besides fajitas! Here’s some other ideas for this delicious spice mix.

WAYS TO USE FAJITA SEASONING

• Use it as a dry rub.
• Mix it with olive oil and a little lime juice for a marinade for meat and vegetables.
• Make a dip, sandwich spread, or dressing with it.
• Give your black bean soup some extra zip.
• Add it to refried beans or a bean dip appetizer for a little extra kick.

I’m sure you can come up with some other great ways to use it!

When I make a marinade, I mix 2 tablespoons of my fajita seasoning with 1/3 cup olive oil and juice from half a lime (about 1 tablespoon), and marinate my meat for an hour or so. This mixture should be enough for 1.5 lbs of meat and vegetables.

The recipe I’m sharing with you today will yield 1/2 cup, enough seasoning for 6 lbs of meat and vegetables. Store the leftover mix in an airtight container, and the next time you’ll have it already made and ready when you need it.

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MORE MEXICAN RECIPES YOU MAY ENJOY

• Homemade Enchilada Sauce
• Refried Beans
• Mexican Corn Salad
• Roasted Tomatoes with Cilantro, Mexican Style
• Roasted Tomato, Corn, and Shrimp Quesadillas

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Now for the recipe! Enjoy!

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Yield: 1/2 cup

Fajita Seasoning Recipe

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This Fajita Seasoning Recipe is perfect for chicken, beef, shrimp, and vegetables, either as a dry rub or a marinade. You can make at home in 5 minutes with ingredients you already have in your spice cabinet, and it tastes much better than the store bought packets! It's naturally paleo and gluten free as well.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon sea salt
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 tablespoon oregano
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a jar and mix well.

Notes

Store in airtight container.

1/2 cup will season 6 lbs of meat /vegetables (2 tbsp per 1.5 lb)

To use as a marinade: Mix 2 tablespoons of the fajita seasoning with 1/3 cup of olive oil and juice from 1/2 of a lime (1 tablespoon) per 1.5 lbs meat / vegetables.

2 tablespoons = 1 store bought packet

Nutrition Information:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 45Total Fat: 1gSodium: 255mgCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1g

 

 

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