ALL NATURAL Beef Stew Seasoning Mix. It tastes so much better than the packets and you get to control the flavors and the sodium. I bet you already have all the spices in your pantry! Mix up a jar and it will be ready to go anytime you want to make a big pot of stew!
I know I’m sooooooorta pushing the limits of winter here with beef stew seasoning mix. I have a beef stew recipe coming too–oh well, I’ve never claimed to be a perfect blogger. I make what sounds good! Plus, one of my readers sent me an email requesting this recipe. My taco seasoning recipe has been so popular and I don’t blame people for wanting to eat real food instead of some chemical mixture packed with sodium to make it taste semi-decent.
I gladly accepted the challenge of making an all-natural beef stew seasoning that would add great flavor to stew but still allow you to control the amount of sodium and spices. I absolutely love the way this turned out.
Updated: Check out stew I made with it.
What is in Beef Stew Seasoning Mix?
- Flour – it helps the stew thicken!
- Oregano
- Basil
- Rosemary
- Parsley
- Paprika
- Cayenne Pepper
- Celery Seed
- Onion Powder
- Salt and Pepper
These spices and herbs together make the most flavorful beef stew – you’ll be ditching the packets in no time! It works on the stovetop or in a slow cooker recipe.
As a side note, if you’re not a huge fan of pepper, make sure to read the comments! Some people find this to be too peppery. You’re only using 2-3 tablespoons of the mixture per 1 pound of stew meat and you want it to be well seasoned, so I obviously think it’s great the way it’s written! But you can always add more pepper at the end, so if you’re unsure, start with a smaller amount.
If you’re loving this spice mixture, make sure to check out my Herbes de Provence, pumpkin pie spice mix, homemade ranch seasoning mix, and homemade mild curry seasoning. Or you can find them all in one place in this post about homemade spice blends!
Beef Stew Seasoning Mix
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 2 tablespoons black pepper (see note)
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon celery seed
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together. When making stew, use 2 to 3 tablespoons of this mixture per pound of stew meat. Toss meat in the mixture before browning the meat.
Notes
- If you don’t like pepper or are sensitive to it, scale back on the amount to 1 tablespoon or less. Remember you can always add more later!
Video
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Yum! I love the idea of making your own spices. I do not trust the stuff I buy in the store. You can’t even read half of the ingredients!
Great idea! I love controlling the spices! Actually I love controlling everything.
Love this! I have been using homemade seasoning packets for awhile now and needed a beef stew one badly. I’ve got all the ingredients except the celery seed. Can’t wait to try this and I don’t care that it’s going to be in the 80’s here this week…I’m making this!
Such an awesome recipe! Besides, who has time to wait any longer than necessary to get beef stew into their belly? Not this girl!
Mmmmmm…. Thanks!
Our family’s one and only standard stew recipe has been missing for years. I’m always seeking one that calls for celery salt, and no tomatoes. I don’t have the patience any longer to just jump in with my own rendition, so this looks like it could get me going. I’m so excited to see this today and I’m waiting now on the recipe. Even if it does have tomatoes, I’ll bet I’ll have a starting place.YEA! (Or I guess I could get up the nerve to contact the friend who shared it, but after so very many years, I’d be very embarrassed….how are you? I need your recipe. nope)
BRILLIANT! So much better than Knorr… Thank you!
beef stew is great! don’t have it nearly often enough though. :) love this seasoning mix.
I am so making a huge jar of this! My husband loved beef stew and I’m pretty sick of those boulloin cubes. Great recipe Rachel!
What great timing… I just made beef stew in the slow cooker the other day and resorted to a packet mix… I can’t wait to try your all-natural mix!
I needed to make this whole 30 compliant so I used almond flower instead of white flower. Very good.
Great idea! Thanks for sharing!
Did you use 1 cup (as opposed to less) of almond flour in place of regular flour? Did it thicken? I cook gluten free and happen to have excessive almond flour that I’m trying to think of ways to use. ;-). Thank you!