Homemade Steak Seasoning
Here's an easy and economical way to make Homemade Steak Seasoning and the best part is that is perfect for more than just steaks! Its tasty on vegetables too!
Use this seasoning on any meat you choose, it will give nice flavor to it. Use it on pork chops or roasts, bone-in or boneless chicken (even wings), I have even used it on veal chops. Treat it as either a rub or a simple seasoning.
Use this homemade steak seasoning on Bison Steak, Hanger Steak or any steak you choose.
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Why you'll love this steak seasoning recipe
- This Homemade Steak Seasoning is so easy to make, as a matter of fact, you can literally make it in 5 minutes.
- Make just enough for one cook or make a batch and have it on-hand for whenever you need it.
- This seasoning is seasoning is fantastic on more than just steaks. My family likes it on both oven-roasted and pan-fried potatoes. I have even used this on the outside of oven-baked potatoes (right after I slather them with some grapeseed oil) mmm-mm!
- You'll know exactly what is in your seasoning and in the end its more economical.
- If salt is a dietary issue for you, you can control the salt easily as you make this.
Ingredients
- Kosher or sea salt
- Black pepper
- Smoked paprika
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
- Brown sugar
- Thyme
- Rosemary
How to
- It really is easy to make your own steak seasoning. Just grab smoked paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, dried rosemary and if you like a little brown sugar and or red pepper.
- Either combine it in a bowl and give it a whisking or stirring with a spoon or pulse it a few times in your food processor to make everything as fine as possible. That's it!
- Store in an air tight mason jar or spice jar.
Tip
I actually like to toss the ingredients in my food processor and give the mixture a few pulses. That way the Rosemary and thyme are finer. This works best when you are making a double batch or larger.
Variations
- You can easily change up the flavor and the texture of this steak seasoning.
- If you want the seasoning more chunky like a traditional Montreal seasoning, swap out onion or garlic granules for the powdered and use fresh cracked black pepper vs fine.
- You can also change up the flavor profile by making it spicy. Simply add in crushed red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper.
- You can add in chili powder as well for a different flavor.
- Don't skimp on using smoked paprika, I really feel that it adds such great flavor.
- I also like to add a bit of brown sugar to help the steaks caramelize. I do love a good crust on a steak.
- Some people are funny about Rosemary if it's not something you enjoy...Leave it out.
What else can I use this with?
I use this seasoning on pork, beef, veal, chicken, potatoes, zucchini, and a few other vegetables. Once you taste it, you can decide what else you enjoy it on.
Some people were asking me on Instagram as I was posting Stories while making the steaks, potatoes, and onions pictured here, what my husband was cooking on (see the above image of the potatoes).
That man has been asking for a Blackstone Griddle for over a year. He'd work it into so many conversations "If I had a Blackstone, I'd...." so to both STOP those conversations and to be a nice wife, my sister and I got it for him as a surprise Christmas gift a couple of days after Christmas. We had to make him wait for it, haha!
Anyhow, he is smitten with his Blackstone. It's a 30-inch flattop griddle and he has been cooking breakfasts on weekends, steaks, pierogis, potatoes, cheesesteaks and more on it.
Enjoy! XO Colleen
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Homemade Steak Seasoning
Ingredients
- 2 TBS kosher salt or sea salt
- 1 ½ TBS black pepper
- 1 TBS smoked paprika
- 1 TBS onion powder
- 1 TBS garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried Rosemary
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk them together.
- Store in a mason jar, spice jar or airtight container.
- You can also place the ingredients in your food processor and give it a few pulses. This makes the thyme and Rosemary finer, which I enjoy.
- This will keep for 5 months in an airtight glass mason jar or spice jar. Makes ½ cup of seasoning.
