This homemade Steak Seasoning Recipe proves that five pantry spices are all you need to create bold and delicious steakhouse flavor.
The Best Savory Steak Seasoning
- Flavor: This seasoning is savory, peppery, and lightly smoky. It enhances the steak’s natural flavor instead of overpowering it.
- Skill Level: Homemade steak seasoning is beginner-friendly and couldn’t be easier. Just mix the spices together and it’s ready to use.
- Tools: All you need is a small bowl, measuring spoon, whisk, and airtight jar to make this steak spice blend.
- Serving: Use it on steak, burgers, beef roasts, pork, chicken, potatoes, mushrooms, or grilled vegetables.
Total Time: 2 Minutes Servings: 8 Servings Cooking Method: None
Ingredients Notes
- Kosher Salt or Sea Salt: Coarse salt creates a flavorful steak crust. Reduce the amount if you use fine table salt.
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper: A medium or coarse grind gives the blend stronger pepper flavor and a nice texture.
- Granulated Garlic: Granulated garlic is less likely to scorch than fresh garlic, plus it blends into the mixture well. Garlic powder makes a good substitute.
- Paprika: Sweet paprika adds savory flavor and color. You can use smoked paprika for a deeper, wood-fired taste.
- Dried Thyme Leaves: Adds the perfect savory herbal note that goes well with beef. Crush larger leaves between your fingers.
Variations
- Spice it up by adding some crushed red pepper flakes or cayenne.
- Make a Montreal-inspired version with some dried onion, coriander, and a small amount of crushed red pepper.
- For a low sodium version, reduce or omit the salt and add more garlic, pepper, paprika, and thyme to maintain the volume and flavor.
- A small amount of brown sugar can help create a deeper, caramelized crust. Keep watch because it tends to burn over very high heat.
How to Make Steak Seasoning
- Add all ingredients to a bowl. (Full recipe below)
- Mix or whisk together until blended.
- Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place until use.
How to Store Steak Seasoning
- Store the seasoning in a clean, dry, airtight jar in a cool, dark space like a cupboard. Keep it away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight to help preserve its flavor.
- Use within 6 months for the strongest flavor, although dry spices may remain usable longer when stored correctly. Label bulk batches with the preparation date.
- I don’t recommend freezing this seasoning for steak. Condensation can introduce moisture when the container is opened.
- Discard any seasoning that has touched raw meat, a used cutting board, or contaminated utensils.
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Steak Seasoning Recipe
Make this tasty steak seasoning with five spices, and just a few minutes. It's versatile and tastes great sprinkled on potatoes, veggies, or other roasted meats.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon kosher salt or sea salt
- 1 Tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 Tablespoon granulated garlic
- 1 Tablespoon paprika sweet or smoked
- 1 Tablespoon dried thyme leaves
Instructions
- In a small bowl, add salt, pepper, garlic, paprika, and thyme, and mix until fully combined. Sift to remove any small lumps (optional).
- Store in a mason jar with a lid or another airtight container.
Notes
To make a bulk batch (makes just over ½ cup (10 Tablespoons):
- 2 Tablespoons kosher salt, or sea salt
- 2 Tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
- 2 Tablespoons granulated garlic
- 2 Tablespoons paprika, sweet or smoked
- 2 Tablespoons thyme leaves
- 4 Tablespoons kosher salt, or sea salt (¼ cup)
- 4 Tablespoons freshly ground black pepper (¼ cup)
- 4 Tablespoons granulated garlic (¼ cup)
- 4 Tablespoons paprika, sweet or smoked (¼ cup)
- 4 Tablespoons thyme leaves (¼ cup)
Nutrition Information
Calories: 9 | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 874mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 454IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information does not include optional ingredients or garnish and is an estimate. It may change based on actual ingredients and cooking methods used.
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