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 the best blend of spices for pot roast with a blend of smoky salty-sweet notes. Use it on your next lamb, chicken, pork, or your favorite beef pot roast recipe.
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. 🙂
You Will Love This All-Purpose Pot Roast Seasoning Recipe
"Instead of using a pot roast seasoning packet, make this - it tastes SO MUCH BETTER than store-bought blends, and you'll feel good knowing you're feeding your family something healthy. This pot roast rub seasons beef roasts to perfection!"
- Best Flavor! I think you'll love this blend of spices for pot roast! It's bold, smoky, sweet, and salty and pairs perfectly with beef, pork, chicken, and lamb.
- Quick and Easy. You'll have this recipe ready in less than 5 minutes with only a few simple ingredients straight out of your spice cabinet!
- Homemade Healthy. This recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, low carb, keto, and vegan. Only whole dried spices are used. Use a sugar substitute if following a sugar-free or keto diet. Make it vegan by using a vegan-appropriate substitute.
Roast Seasoning Ingredients
Pot roast seasoning contains a variety of herbs and spices. While each recipe can vary in ingredients, the best pot roast seasoning recipes contain garlic powder, celery salt, onion powder, ground black pepper, sweetener (or a sugar-free substitute), basil, oregano, and smoked paprika.
- Brown Sugar - this adds a wonderful sweetness, but feel free to omit it. A sugar substitute may be used if you are avoiding sugar.
- Garlic Powder
- Kosher Salt
- Celery Salt
- Onion Powder
- Ground Black Pepper
- Dried Basil
- Dried Oregano
- Smoked Paprika - for a wonderful 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 Seasoning
Here are the step-by-step instructions for making this super simple pot roast beef seasoning. Full recipe details are in the recipe card below.
Mix
Mix all the ingredients in a small bowl.
How to Season Pot Roast
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.
For a simple pot roast recipe: rub a chuck roast with pot roast seasoning (1 tablespoon for every pound). Place the roast in a crock pot with 1 cup beef broth and cook on low for 7 to 9 hours until the roast is tender. Onions, potatoes, and carrots can be added to the bottom of the slow cooker first, if desired.
Store
Transfer any extras to an airtight container and store it in a cool dark dry place.
Tips For Making The Best Seasoning For Pot Roast
- Use the freshest dried herbs to extend its shelf life - up to 2 years!)
- Store in a good airtight container.
- Make extra for later use!
How To Use Seasoning For Roast
- Use this delicious dry rub for eye of round roast, chuck roast, brisket, and even steaks.
- 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, Instant Pot, 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.
Pot Roast Seasoning Storage
Moisture is the biggest spoiler of spice mixes. 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.
Seasoning for Pot Roast FAQs
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.
To make this seasoning keto omit the sugar or use a sugar substitute such as golden monk fruit.
You can certainly season your pot roast the night before. If you plan on searing the roast, you can do so with the seasoning on.
The most flavorful roast is typically a chuck roast due to it’s fat content. Chuck roasts are typically slow cooked for longer periods of time allowing it to break down and tenderize - and for the flavors to blend.
Yes, it is best to use moisture when cooking a pot roast to keep them from drying out.
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📖 The recipe.
Homemade Seasoning for Roast
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.
Kori's Tips
- 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.
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