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    Home » Recipes by Course » Dressing, Sauces, and Seasoning » Pot Roast Seasoning

    Pot Roast Seasoning

    Published: Mar 12, 2022 · Modified: Apr 12, 2022 by seekinggoodeats · This post may contain affiliate links

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    pot roast seasoning in a lidded clear glass jar to be stored.

    This Pot roast seasoning recipe is super simple to make - 5 minutes and 9 ingredients straight out of your pantry! The best part? It's healthy and its smoky salty-sweet notes taste amazing! Use on beef, chicken, pork, and lamb.

    a jar of pot roast seasoning and a beef roast sprinkled with seasoning.
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    • You'll ❤️ This Recipe
    • 🥗 How To Use It
    • 🥘 What You'll Need
    • 🔪 How To Make Pot Roast Beef Seasoning
    • 💭 Top Tips
    • ❓FAQs
    • ✔️ More Seasoning Recipes
    • ⭐ Let's Connect
    • 📋 Recipe

    You'll ❤️ This Recipe

    "I love making my own seasoning mixes - they always tastes SO MUCH BETTER than store-bought blends and I feel good knowing I'm feeding my family something healthy. This one seasons beef roasts to perfection!"

    Best Flavor!

    I think you'll love this seasoning blend. It's bold, smoky, sweet, and salty - and it pairs perfectly with beef!

    Quick

    You'll have this recipe ready in less than 5 minutes with only a few simple ingredients.

    Healthy

    This recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, low carb, keto, and vegan. Only whole dried spices are used.

    Use a brown sugar substitute if following a sugar-free or keto diet. Make it vegan by using a vegan-appropriate substitute.

    🥗 How To Use It

    There are many uses for this pot roast seasoning!

    This recipe can be used in my delicious fall apart eye of round roast, on ribeye steaks, or even pork chops. It also makes a terrific substitute for the onion soup mix called for in my ever-popular slow cooker beef stroganoff. 🙂

    Want more ideas?

    • Use it as a dry rub for pork, chicken, and lamb - then grill, roast, or sear! Try these super easy Frozen Pork Chops in Air Fryer.
    • Whether you use a dutch oven or a slow cooker, add the mix to any beef or pork roast recipe. Great with chicken breasts too!
    • Makes a great steak rub. The brown sugar will give your steak a nice crust!
    • Flavor hamburgers and meatloaf with it.
    • Add it to casseroles, soups, and stews.
    • Season rice or vegetables with it.

    🥘 What You'll Need

    Here are the ingredients and tools you will need to make pot roast seasoning:

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    Ingredients

    Brown Sugar - this adds a wonderful sweetness but feel free to omit it.

    Garlic Powder

    Kosher Salt

    Celery Salt

    Onion Powder

    Ground Black Pepper

    Dried Basil

    Dried Oregano

    Smoked Paprika - for smoky flavor I use smoked paprika, but you could also use regular or a sweet variety.

    For exact ingredient quantities, please see the recipe card below!

    🔪 How To Make Pot Roast Beef Seasoning

    Here are the step-by-step instructions for making pot roast seasoning:

    Mix

    Mix all the ingredients in a small bowl.

    Use

    Use in your favorite pot roast recipe, or rub it on beef, pork, chicken, or lamb.

    Use 1 tablespoon of this seasoning per pound of meat. Adjust as needed after cooking.

    Store

    Transfer any extras to an airtight container and store it in a cool dark dry place.

    adding all ingredients to a clear glass bowl.

    💭 Top Tips

    • Use the freshest dried herbs to extend its shelf life - up to 2 years!)
    • Make extra to store for later use!

    ❓FAQs

    How to store it

    Store this mix in an airtight container in a cool dry place, like your pantry.

    How long can I store this seasoning mix?

    If stored in an airtight container in a cool dry place, this mix will keep up to 2 years. Keeping moisture out is key to preserving the freshness of dried herbs, spices, and sugar.

    Do you season pot roast before searing?

    For the best flavor, you should season your pot roast before searing. Use 1 to 2 tablespoons of this seasoning mix per pound of beef.

    Can I make this keto?

    To make this seasoning keto omit the brown sugar or use a brown sugar substitute such as golden monk fruit.

    ✔️ More Seasoning Recipes

    If you are looking for more delicious healthy seasoning mixes and rubs, check these out:

    • Chipotle Seasoning
    • Best Fajita Seasoning
    • Copycat White Chicken Chili Seasoning Mix Recipe
    • Copycat Taco Seasoning Mix Recipe
    • Pork Dry Rub
    • Dry Rub For Chicken
    • Lamb Rub

    ⭐ Let's Connect

    If you tried this recipe, let me know! I'd love for you to come back and give the recipe a 5-star rating and/or a review in the comments! 🙂 Let's stay connected, so please share photos of your creations with me and others on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest!

    📋 Recipe

    pot roast seasoning in a lidded clear glass jar to be stored.

    Pot Roast Seasoning

    A super simple seasoning mix with a bold smoky-sweet and salty flavor - it's pot roast perfection! Can be used on beef, pork, and chicken too!
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    Author Kori
    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Seasoning
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10
    Calories 33 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 3 tablespoons brown sugar (or substitute)
    • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
    • 1½ tablespoons kosher salt
    • 1 tablespoon celery salt
    • 1 tablespoon onion powder
    • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
    • 2 teaspoons basil
    • 2 teaspoons oregano
    • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika

    Instructions
     

    • Mix all ingredients in a small bowl.
    • Transfer to an airtight container and store in a cool dry place.

    Notes

    • Don't miss all of our helpful hints, substitution ideas, cooking tips, and other delicious recipes that can be found in our post. Check it out!
    • VARIATIONS: omit the brown sugar if desired or use a sugar-free brown sugar substitute.
    • TOP TIPS: make extra to store and keep on hand for later use!
    • SERVING SUGGESTIONS: use 1 to 2 tablespoons of this seasoning per pound of meat.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 33kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1746mgPotassium: 46mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 207IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg

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