This $1.37 Walmart Find Is So Good, I Went Back for More

Variety might be the spice of life, but for me, a great spice blend is the spice of life. I recently found my new favorite spice blend at Walmart and had to share it with you.

I wasn't shopping for spices (just socks), but the Bettergoods Birria Seasoning Blend caught my eye. The image of a shredded beef taco made me salivate, so I picked up the packet. It felt like one of those low-stakes impulse buys that could either change your dinner game, or end up forgotten in the spice drawer.

Why I Love Bettergoods Birria Seasoning Blend

I was surprised to recognize every ingredient in the Bettergoods Birria Seasoning Blend: salt, chili powder, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, onion, oregano, tapioca powder, sunflower oil, and nutritional yeast. I tossed the $1.37 packet into my cart. I loved the simplicity of the ingredient list (no mystery fillers here) a solid lineup of flavors I already love.

I had good intentions of following the instructions on the 1.3-ounce package and making actual birria tacos with a beef roast, but I shifted gears later that week when I found thinly sliced beef round steaks on sale. I tossed the beef with birria seasoning and olive oil, pan-fried it, and served it over salads.

My husband and I loved the intense flavor. The cumin and cinnamon were fragrant, and the steak was incredibly flavorful. Later that night, our 15-year-old son came home from a summer volleyball tournament and immediately devoured a couple of slices, "This steak is really good, Mom," he announced. He polished off the rest as a midnight snack.

How To Use Bettergoods Birria Seasoning Blend

I'll be heading back to Walmart to stock up, and this time, I actually plan to make birria. I also think it would work well as a sheet pan birria chicken thighs. I would rub bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs with the seasoning and a little oil. Roast them on a sheet pan with sliced onions and halved cherry tomatoes. Serve over rice or tuck into tortillas for a shortcut birria-inspired dinner. 

It's so savory and warm, I want to try it on potatoes, French fries, or even sprinkled over popcorn or roasted nuts. My midnight-snacking son still thinks it makes the best steak seasoning, so I'm seeing grilled sirloin in my future.

It's bold, warm, and versatile, perfect for adding serious flavor to weeknight meals without much effort." Whether you're making tacos, seasoning meat, or experimenting with fries or popcorn, this birria blend brings big flavor with almost zero effort. 

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