Pot Roast Seasoning Recipe (2024)

A delicious blend of herbs and spices to have on hand when making your next pot roast dinner.

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I've always loved making my own pot roast seasoning recipe. It is a homemade version of those McCormick packets you can get - only better. At least you know what you're getting and can adjust the spice level per your own liking.

I first tried making this seasoning mix a few years ago and truly loved the flexibility of making it myself at home.

Since then, I've tweaked and played with it until I found a version I like. This pot roast seasoning recipe is now perfect (for me anyway - you may have to also tweak to your own preference).

❤️ Why you'll love it

• This seasoning mix can actually be used on so many things. I love to use it to make a pot roast gravy, brown gravy, . When any sauces need to be thickened etc. I use it a lot so always have a jar on hand in my spice cabinet.
• Making it yourself you'll be able to tweak it.
• The whole family loves any meal made with these basic ingredients.

🧅 Ingredients

• All purpose flour
• Onion Powder
• Black Pepper
• Smoked Paprika
• Celery Salt
• Basil
• Parsley
• Oregano
• Thyme
• Rosemary
• Cayenne
• Kosher Salt

See recipe card at the bottom of this post for quantities.

🥣 Instructions

• Step 1: Add all spices to a small mixing bowl.
• Step 2: Stir together until totally combined with a whisk.
• Step 3: Decant to a jar for safe keeping.

Hint: Make sure to keep this spice blend labeled so that it doesn't get stranded at the back of your spice drawer and give a good shake before using.

🔄 Substitutions and Variations

• Corn Starch - instead of flour - you won't need as much though. A tablespoon of cornstarch is plenty.
• Brown Sugar - is often added.
• Garlic Powder - add a few teaspoons garlic powder.
• Wheat flour - could be used instead of all purpose.
• Onion Soup Mix - some people add this - but then I want to avoid using these prepackaged items.
• Dehydrated Onion - this could be helpful.
• Yeast Extract - this can often add another flavor profile.
• Worcestershire Sauce - for added umami flavor.
• Bay Leaf - adding a teaspoon of crushed bayleaves.
• Baby Carrots - get those added to your roast for sure, for sweetness.

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🔌 Equipment

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It's just a delicious recipe for pot roasts, so not much equipment is needed really. You'll need a bowl to mix the seasonings in as well as a wire whisk to stir it up. Although, if you're going to store in a resealable bag you could probably just shake it up. Don't you love easy recipes.

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• Homemade All Purpose Seasoning

🧊 Storage and Use

Store in an airtight container, in a cool place that is dry.

When you need to use this delicious seasoning blend, best practice is to rub the meat down with the seasoning. It's a great rub for pot roast. Sear the meat then add to your cooking vessel - whether it be a slow cooker, Dutch Oven or Instant Pot. Add your fluids (this could be a beef stock, cup water, red wine, etc.)

💡 Tips

Expert Tip: Using fresh spices will always give you the best results. If your spices are old then the flavors won't be as vibrant. This seasoning gives amazing flavor and nice color.

👩‍🍳 FAQs

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Pot Roast Seasoning Recipe

A delicious blend of herbs and spices to have on hand when making your next pot roast dinner.

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Total Time5 minutes mins

Servings: 2 Cups

Cuisine: Seasoning

Author: Melanie Cagle

Equipment

• Glass Mixing Bowls

• OXO Good Grips 11-Inch Balloon Whisk,Black

• Label Stickers for Jars and Lids

• Mason Jars, 8 oz Glass Jars

Ingredients

• 1 Cup All Purpose Flour
• 2 Tablespoons Garlic Powder
• 2 Tablespoons Black Pepper
• 2 Tablespoons Smoked Paprika
• 1 Tablespoon Dried Basil
• 1 Tablespoon Dried Parsley
• 1 Teaspoons Celery Salt
• 1 Teaspoon Dried Thyme
• 1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
• 1 Teaspoon Dried Rosemary
• ½ Teaspoon Cayenne
• 1 Tablespoon Salt

Instructions

• Add all the herbs and spices to a bowl and mix well with a small whisk.

• Add to a container to store.

Notes

My favorite way to use this seasoning recipe is during the searing process at the start of the recipe. I take the required amount and rub all over the roast, then sear it. Upon adding the stock/fluid the flour in the seasoning will help thicken the fluids.

I use about ½ Cup of the seasoning to about 3 cups of fluid.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 31kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 380mg | Fiber: 1g

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