Description
A flavorful and aromatic Birria Seasoning blend that brings the authentic taste of Mexican Birria to your dishes. This easy-to-make spice mix combines various chili powders, herbs, and spices to create a balanced, smoky, and slightly spicy seasoning perfect for meats, stews, and tacos.
Ingredients
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Birria Seasoning Mix
- ¼ cup dried guajillo chili powder, or New Mexico chili powder
- ¼ cup chipotle chili powder
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon dried arbol chili powder, or cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Mexican oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a small bowl, thoroughly mix the dried guajillo chili powder, chipotle chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, dried arbol chili powder, salt, black pepper, Mexican oregano, smoked paprika, ground cumin, ground cloves, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
- Store the Seasoning: Transfer the Birria seasoning blend to an airtight container or spice jar. Store in a cool, dry pantry away from direct sunlight to preserve freshness for up to 6 months.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of arbol chili powder or cayenne pepper to modify the heat level to your preference.
- If you don’t have Mexican oregano, regular oregano can be used but will slightly alter the flavor profile.
- This seasoning can be used as a dry rub or mixed with liquids like broth or vinegar to marinate meats for birria.
- Make sure to store the seasoning in an airtight container to maintain its potency and flavor longevity.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Seasoning Mix
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: Birria seasoning, Mexican spice mix, chili powder blend, homemade seasoning, birria recipe
