Steak Seasoning Recipe

Ditch the store-bought jar and make your own easy, homemade Montreal Steak Seasoning with just 6 ingredients! This seasoning mix is the best way to flavor steaks before grilling them, but it’s also perfect for seasoning burgers or roasted vegetables!

I use this seasoning mix almost as much as I do salt and pepper, and I’m sharing my 11 favorite ways to use it below!

McCormick Montreal Steak Seasoning has been a staple in my pantry for years. That was, until I realized that I could make my own copycat recipe at home. This homemade version is fresh, easy to make and contains no oil, sugar or artificial flavors.

The key to a great steak seasoning is coarse ground salt, coarse ground black pepper, dried minced garlic and dried minced onion. The coarse spices will give your steak, burgers or veggies a bold flavor and great texture!

Even though it has “steak” in the name, this seasoning mix is actually vegan, gluten free and whole30 approved. It’s a great spice blend to keep around for seasoning just about anything! When you want something with just a little more oomph than salt and pepper, Montreal Steak Seasoning to the rescue!

Store in a mason jar or airtight container, in the pantry, for up to 6 months. While the seasoning mix will stay good in the pantry for much longer than 6 months, after 6 months, the spices will begin to lose their flavor.

That’s why I recommend labeling the steak seasoning with a date and trying to use up the seasoning mix within 6 months. In my house, we double this recipe and it’s easily gone in a month, so I don’t think you’ll have a problem using it all up!

Speaking of using up all the seasoning mix, here are 11 of my favorite ways to use it at home!

Steak Seasoning

This steak seasoning is perfect for taking your simple grilled steak to the next level! We all know salt and pepper is all a good steak really needs, but this homemade steak seasoning adds impact with garlic, onion, and herbs.

Prep: 5min

Total: 5min

Yield: 10

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 13 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 0.2 g, Saturated Fat 0.04 g, Sodium 1398 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0.2 g, unSaturated Fat 0.13 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 2 Tablespoons kosher salt
• 2 Tablespoons black pepper
• 2 Tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 Tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 Tablespoon onion powder
• 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme

Instruction:

1. Make the seasoning. Combine all ingredients for steak seasoning in a small bowl.
2. Use or store. Sprinkle the steak seasoning liberally on beef steaks and roasts before grilling, searing, or roasting. Store any remaining seasoning in an airtight container for up to 6 months for the best flavor.

Steak Seasoning

My homemade Steak Seasoning spice blend is quick and versatile! It’s perfect for grilled or pan seared steaks, and works just as well for seasoning pork and chicken!!

Prep: 2min

Total: 2min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 4 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Sodium 466 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 2 Tbsp coarse ground pepper ((freshly ground))
• 2 Tbsp Kosher salt ((or Himalayan, freshly ground))
• 1 Tbsp onion powder
• 1 Tbsp garlic powder
• 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
• 2 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary

Instruction:

1. Gather all spices and measure steak seasoning ingredients into a small bowl, combine.
2. Season room temperature steaks (or beef roasts, as well as pork or chicken ) before grilling, pan searing, or oven roasting.
3. Store unused seasoning in an air tight container or plastic storage bag away from light.

Steak Seasoning

Our Homemade Steak Seasoning with Brown Sugar takes your steak dinner recipe to the next level! Perfect for grilling out or cooking steak on the stove.

Prep: 5min

Total: 5min

Yield: 16

Serving Size: 1 Tablespoon

Nutrition Facts: calories 20 kcal, Carbohydrate 4.5 g, Protein 0.6 g, Fat 0.3 g, Saturated Fat 0.1 g, Sodium 1055 mg, Fiber 0.9 g, Sugar 2.4 g, servingSize 1 Tablespoon

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons onion powder
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 3 tablespoons sea salt
• 2 tablespoons crushed red pepper
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar

Instruction:

1. Add all ingredients to a bowl.
2. Stir to mix together using a whisk or fork until completely combined.
3. Store in an airtight container in a cold, dry place. Stir when ready to use again. Enjoy!

Montreal Steak Seasoning

Ditch the store-bought jar and make your own easy, homemade Montreal Steak Seasoning with just 6 ingredients! This seasoning mix is the best way to flavor steaks, but it’s also perfect for seasoning burgers or roasted vegetables!

Prep: 5min

Total: 5min

Yield: 9

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 15 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Sodium 1567 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons coarse kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons coarse ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 1 tablespoon dried minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
• 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes

Instruction:

1. Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl or mason jar.
2. Store in an airtight container, such as a mason jar, in the pantry for up to 6 months.

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FAQ

What should I season my steak with?

What is the best seasoning for steak before cooking?

What herbs and spices go with steak?

• Chives.
• Basil.
• Coriander.
• Parsley.
• Mixed herbs – for example pesto or ‘chimichurri’, which is an Argentinian sauce made with oil, vinegar and finely chopped parsley, oregano and garlic.