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!
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Did You Make This?Share a comment and rating below! I love hearing what you think!
So 2-3 tablespoons on top of it amount the meat was tossed into?
You toss each pound of meat with 2-3 tablespoons of seasoning. (Not exactly sure what you’re asking…hopefully this answers your question.)
Rachel, how would I make this dark brown like German stews?
I would use a mix of dark beer and beef broth when making your stew. Brown your meat well in oil before adding liquids. Hope that helps!
Liquid smoke will darken it up pretty good. Any dark beer is also a good choice if you like beer.
Those would both be good additions to stew!
Sorry I’m not sure if this is a trivial question- but the 2 to 3 tablespoons of spice per pound, does that already include the flour or excluding the flour?
Thank you!
Including the flour! :)
Best stew I’ve ever made it was delicious
Wow, thank you! I’m so glad you liked it! Thanks for taking the time to come back and leave a comment!
Absolutely adore this recipe!! For years, I have been searching for a good seasoning mix for Beef Stew. Now I have it. THANK YOU!!
Oh I’m so glad to hear that! Thank you for taking the time to come back and leave a comment!
I made this and it was truly delicious. I took Rachel’s comments on the pepper on board and left the cayenne pepper out as I don’t like it much. I will never buy a packet from the shop ever again.
Oh I am so glad you liked it! Thank you for taking the time to come back and leave a comment, it means a lot to me. :)
EXCELLENT MIX. YES I USED IT.
So happy to hear that! Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment!
Made this tonight. Delish! I did reduce the pepper in the recipe and substituted 1/2 the onion powder with garlic powder. The flavor was fantastic. Thanks so much for posting.
So glad you liked this recipe! Thank you for taking the time to come back and leave a comment! I love the addition of garlic powder.
What do the celery seeds do for the taste?
They add a mild celery flavor. I love them in this!
Could I substitute celery salt for the celery seed or would that drastically change the flavor?
You could, but you’ll want to decrease the salt as well.
Way too much pepper! I wish I would have read the comments before not after I added the spices as you specified.
Sorry to hear that – so many people love this recipe, too!