Best 9 Santa Fe Seasoning Recipes

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If you're looking for a way to spice up your next meal, Santa Fe seasoning is a great option. This versatile blend of chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and paprika is perfect for seasoning grilled meats, fish, and vegetables. It can also be used to flavor soups, stews, and sauces. With its smoky, slightly spicy flavor, Santa Fe seasoning is sure to add a delicious kick to your favorite dishes. In this article, we'll provide you with a few of the best recipes that use Santa Fe seasoning, so you can start enjoying this flavorful blend right away.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SANTA FE STEW



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Great winter dinner for busy parents, so easy, best the next day. Serve with sour cream, chopped green onions, grated sharp Cheddar, tortilla chips, and sliced avocado.

Provided by steph

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 (1 ounce) packets taco seasoning mix
2 (1 ounce) packets ranch dressing mix
2 (16 ounce) cans shoepeg corn
2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®)
1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef and onion in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
  • Stir taco seasoning mix and ranch dressing mix into the ground beef; add shoepeg corn, diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, red kidney beans, black beans, pinto beans, chicken broth, and diced tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally; cook until the tomatoes are softened, 30 to 60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525.1 calories, Carbohydrate 61.5 g, Cholesterol 72.1 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 11.7 g, Protein 31.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 2401.7 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

SANTA FE GRILLED CHICKEN



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A sprinkling of ready-made taco seasoning is the simple start to the delicious grilled chicken in this South-of-the-Border dish, topped with melted cheese and salsa.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lb)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix (from 1 oz package)
8 slices (3/4 oz each) Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa

Steps:

  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. Brush both sides of chicken with oil; sprinkle with taco seasoning mix.
  • Place chicken on grill. Cover grill; cook over medium heat 15 to 20 minutes, turning once and topping each chicken breast with cheese during last minute of cooking time, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F). Serve chicken topped with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 620 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g

SANTA FE SEASONING BLEND (SALT FREE!)



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Make and share this Santa Fe Seasoning Blend (Salt Free!) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SweetySJD

Categories     Southwestern U.S.

Time 5m

Yield 1/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 teaspoons ground cumin
2 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon clove
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a small container with a lid or a salt shaker.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.8, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 520.9, Carbohydrate 55.8, Fiber 30.6, Sugar 3.3, Protein 13.9

SANTA FE BEEF MEDLEY



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A complete meal in less than 30 minutes, cubes of tender sirloin are baked or grilled in foil packets with veggies and a spicy sauce.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 sheets (12x18-inches each) Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil
½ pound boneless beef sirloin steak, cubed
1 medium zucchini, sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 medium red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
1 (8.75 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
⅓ cup beef gravy
1 ½ teaspoons Southwest seasoning
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F or grill to medium-high.
  • Center one-half of steak cubes on each sheet of Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil with non-stick (dull) side toward food; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon Sante Fe seasoning. Arrange zucchini, red pepper and corn on top of steak. Combine gravy, remaining seasoning and salt; drizzle over beef and vegetables.
  • Bring up foil sides. Double fold top and ends to seal packet, leaving room for heat circulation inside. Repeat to make two packets.
  • Bake 18 to 20 minutes on a cookie sheet in oven.
  • OR grill 10 to 12 minutes in covered grill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.3 g, Cholesterol 49.8 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 25.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 1409.1 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

SANTA FE SKILLET



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As a mother who works full-time, I'm always looking for quick, easy meals to prepare. This is a timeless recipe. -Lorie VanHorn, Waddell, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 small onion, chopped
1 package (6 ounces) four-cheese corkscrew pasta mix
2 cups salsa
1 cup hot water
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash cayenne pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the pasta, contents of seasoning packet, salsa, water, chili powder, salt and cayenne., Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until pasta is tender, about 15 minutes, adding more water if necessary. Stir in tomatoes; sprinkle with olives and cheese. Cover and simmer until heated through, 3-4 minutes. Serve with sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 1061mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

SANTA FE CHILI



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This colorful and hearty chili is perfect for heartwarming, holiday get-togethers. My family has been enjoying it for years. -Laura Manning of Lilburn, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 4h20m

Yield 16 servings (4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
3 cans (7 ounces each) white or shoepeg corn, drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles
1 can (11-1/2 ounces) V8 juice
2 envelopes ranch salad dressing mix
2 envelopes taco seasoning
Optional: Sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese and corn chips

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the beans, corn, tomatoes, juice, salad dressing mix and taco seasoning. , Cover and cook on high for 4-6 hours or until heated through. Serve with sour cream, cheese and corn chips if desired., Freeze Option: Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 1513mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

SANTA FE CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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Try a Santa Fe Chicken Casserole, layered with bold flavor. Shredded chicken, black beans, tortillas & cheese are great in our Santa Fe Chicken Casserole!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tub (7.5 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
2 Tbsp. (about half of 1-oz. pkg.) TACO BELL® Taco Seasoning Mix
2 Tbsp. milk
3 cups shredded cooked chicken breasts
1 can (15.5 oz.) black beans, rinsed
1 can (14.5 oz.) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, drained
2 green onions, sliced
3 flour tortillas (6 inch)
3/4 cup KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375ºF.
  • Mix cream cheese spread, taco seasoning and milk until blended. Combine next 4 ingredients in large bowl. Add half the cream cheese mixture; mix lightly.
  • Spread 1/3 of the chicken mixture onto bottom of 9-inch pie plate; top with 1 tortilla, half the remaining chicken mixture and 1/4 cup shredded cheese. Cover with second tortilla, remaining chicken mixture, 1/4 cup shredded cheese and remaining tortilla. Top with remaining cream cheese mixture and shredded cheese; cover.
  • Bake 25 min. or until heated through, uncovering for the last 5 min.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Sodium 750 mg, Carbohydrate 20 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 31 g

SANTA FE SEASONING



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Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon Ground Cumin
1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin
2 1/2 teaspoons Ground Coriander
2 1/2 teaspoons Chili Powder
2 teaspoons Oregano
2 teaspoons Thyme
1/4 teaspoon Ground Cloves (generous)
1/4 teaspoon Ground Allspice
1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Can be prepared 1 month ahead.

SANTA FE SOUP RECIPE



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Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground turkey (or beef)
3 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can corn, undrained
1 (1 ounce) packet ranch dressing mix
1 (1.25 ounce) packet taco seasoning
Tortilla strips, for garnish
Sour cream, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large pot, brown meat and drain.
  • Add tomatoes, pinto beans, black beans, corn, ranch dressing mix, and taco seasoning.
  • Simmer on low heat for 20-30 minutes or until heated through.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh herbs, spices, and vegetables will give your Santa Fe seasoning the best flavor.
  • Toast your spices: Toasting your spices before using them will help to release their flavor and aroma.
  • Experiment with different ingredients: There are many different ingredients that can be used to make Santa Fe seasoning, so feel free to experiment until you find a combination that you like.
  • Store your seasoning in an airtight container: This will help to keep it fresh and flavorful for longer.
  • Use Santa Fe seasoning to add flavor to a variety of dishes: It can be used on chicken, beef, fish, vegetables, and even in soups and stews.

Conclusion:

Santa Fe seasoning is a versatile and flavorful blend that can be used to add a Southwestern flair to any dish. It is easy to make and can be stored for later use. With its unique combination of chili peppers, cumin, oregano, and other spices, Santa Fe seasoning is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

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