Fajita Seasoning

Fajita Seasoning
US$7.00

Fajita seasoning is your ticket to delicious Tex-Mex flavors beyond just classic fajitas! Here are some tasty ideas:

Start with 1 TBS per pound of protein, adjust to taste.

Ingredients: chili powder, cumin, back pepper, salt, smoked paprika, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, crushed red pepper

The Obvious (and Delicious):

  • Chicken, Steak, or Shrimp Fajitas: Toss sliced meat or shrimp with the seasoning and cook with sliced onions and bell peppers. Serve in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings.  
     
  • Vegetarian Fajitas: Season sliced bell peppers, onions, zucchini, mushrooms, and corn with fajita seasoning and sauté or roast them.

Beyond the Tortilla:

  • Fajita Bowls: Create a flavorful rice bowl with seasoned grilled chicken or steak, sautéed fajita veggies, black beans, corn, salsa, and your choice of toppings.
  • Fajita Salad: Sprinkle fajita seasoning on grilled chicken or steak and slice it over a bed of lettuce with grilled onions and peppers, avocado, and a Tex-Mex dressing.
  • Fajita Quesadillas: Add seasoned cooked chicken or steak and sautéed vegetables to quesadillas for an extra kick of flavor.  
     
  • Fajita Nachos: Sprinkle fajita seasoning over ground meat or shredded chicken before layering it on tortilla chips with cheese and other nacho toppings.  
     
  • Fajita Tacos: While taco seasoning has its own profile, fajita seasoning can offer a slightly different, bolder flavor to your taco meat.  
     

Flavoring Meats & Poultry:

  • Chicken or Steak Rub: Use it as a dry rub for grilling, baking, or pan-frying chicken breasts, thighs, steak, or even pork chops.
  • Chicken Wings: Toss cooked chicken wings with melted butter and fajita seasoning for a zesty coating.
  • Burgers or Meatloaf: Mix it into ground meat for a Southwestern-inspired twist.  
     
  • Marinades: Combine fajita seasoning with oil, lime juice, and garlic for a flavorful marinade for chicken, steak, or shrimp.  
     

Spicing Up Sides & Vegetables:

  • Roasted Vegetables: Toss vegetables like sweet potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts with olive oil and fajita seasoning before roasting.  
     
  • Seasoned Rice or Quinoa: Add it to the cooking liquid for a flavorful side dish.
  • Black Beans or Corn: Stir some into cooked black beans or corn for added zest.
  • Sweet Potato Fries: Sprinkle it on sweet potato fries before or after baking.

Dips & Sauces:

  • Fajita Dip: Mix it with sour cream, cream cheese, or Greek yogurt for a quick and easy dip for vegetables or tortilla chips.  
     
  • Queso: Stir it into your melted cheese dip for a flavor boost.

Creative Twists:

  • Fajita Pasta: Add seasoned chicken and sautéed vegetables to your favorite pasta dish.  
     
  • Stuffed Peppers: Season the filling for stuffed bell peppers with fajita seasoning.
  • Scrambled Eggs or Omelets: Sprinkle some into your eggs while cooking.