Best Steak Seasoning Recipe

The best Steak Seasoning recipe that makes use of few ingredients. This easy steak rub adds flavor and makes your meat delicious. Let me show you how to make steak seasoning from scratch.

This homemade steak seasoning is perfect on meat like my instant pot steak, or on lamb or pork. I will be posting my pan-fried steak and grilled steak recipes soonest so I thought it's best to give you this steak dry rub recipe first.

My family loves meat and we literally eat meat with every meal. This all-purpose steak seasoning is one that we use when we need to quickly pan sear steak, or even stir fry vegetables for weekday meals or weekend dinner.

There are varieties of steak rub from Montreal steak seasoning to Canadian, Chicago steak seasoning, Texas roadhouse seasoning to mention a few. This recipe is my favorite and it's so easy to make.

What is Steak Seasoning 

Steak seasoning is a mixture of herbs, spices, and salt that is used as a dry rub for meat. Like I mentioned above, there are different variations including the Brazilian steak seasoning, Montreal seasoning which contain ingredients like garlic, black pepper, kosher salt, coriander.

This seasoning can be used on meat and also on sauteed vegetables or on chicken. I like to make my seasonings at home because I can control and adjust the ingredients and I know exactly what goes in it. No artificial flavor, it's made fresh and it is so much cost-effective.

What Spices Go well with Steak

There are different spices and herbs go w that goes well with steak and make it tasty and juicy. Some of these are black pepper, thyme, rosemary, ginger, and paprika. They are the secret to achieving beef that is moist, tender, and juicy. When used in the right proportion, your meat will be full of flavors and will rival any steak from the best restaurants.

Steak Seasoning Recipe

This amazing seasoning makes use of fewer than 10 ingredients and takes just 5 minutes to put together. It is great on beef or any type of meat, it can be used on rib eye, flank steak, lamb steak, liver steak. It can also be used on vegetables, chicken, and pork. This easy seasoning recipe is one that you should make and keep in your spice rack because it can be used on all meat.

This recipe does not use any fancy equipment. All you need are a bowl, measuring spoons, and an airtight spice jar to store your seasoning in.

Related: Easy steak marinade, Steak dry rub

Ingredients

Detailed ingredient list, measurements and directions is in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Kosher, Sea or Table Salt

Rosemary

Black Pepper

Paprika

Onion powder (optional)

Garlic Powder(optional)

Thyme

How to Make Steak Seasoning

This steak seasoning is made using ingredients from your pantry. To make this spice blend, you need to ensure that your mixing bowl and measuring spoons are dry. Although you can adjust the ratio of each spice to suit your taste, I advise you to follow these measurements, taste, and adjust afterward.

Dry the mixing bowl and measuring Spoons then measure out all the ingredients.

Add all the ingredients in the mixing bowl and mix till well combined.

It's ready to use. Store in a spice jar or airtight container.

You can blend in a dry mill for smoother texture if you prefer.

How do you use Steak Seasoning

This seasoning can be used in my

Instant pot steak recipe,

Beef tips

Instant pot lamb chops

Meat pie

Kebabs

Vegetables 

To make a marinade from your steak seasoning, simply add olive oil to your dry rub and add to your meat and let it rest before cooking. Making the dry rub into a marinade ensures even distribution of the spice blend. I like to brush my steak with olive oil and sprinkle my dry rub on it but when grilling, my husband prefers to use the seasoning as a marinade.

How to Store

Like most dry rubs, you can store in an airtight container, label, and store in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight. You can store this spice blend for up to 12 months but because of the ease to make this seasoning, you can make it in small batches so it keeps fresh.

Tips

• Add some oil to the dry spice blend when you want to apply, this makes a great marinade for meat, chicken, or pork.
• Make sure mixing bowl, spoons and containers are properly dried before use.
• Avoid moist, wet tools in preparing this seasoning mix.
• Use airtight container or spice jar to store your homemade jerk marinade.
• Store away from direct heat or direct sunlight so as to prevent flavor loss.
• To keep spices fresher for longer, It’s best to make in small batches so they are not stored for too long. That way it remains fresh.

FAQ

Does salt make a steak tough?

Salt will not make your steak tough and chewy. The kosher salt in this recipe will make your steak extra tender and juicy, if you season your meat for at least 45 minutes.

How long do you leave the dry rub on steak?

Where you can, seasoning your meat with the dry rub at least 15 minutes before grilling. This will allow the meat to absorb the flavor and make your steak more flavorful and juicy.

More Dry rub Seasoning Recipes

Chicken Seasoning 

Jerk Seasoning 

Italian Seasoning 

Curry Powder 

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