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By: Rachel GurkPosted: 04/26/2013
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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 outstew 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!
Did you make this? Be sure to leave a review below and tag me @rachelcooksblog on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest!
Recipe
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4.44 from 373 votesPrep Time: 5 minutes mins
Total Time: 5 minutes mins
20 servings
ALL NATURAL Beef Stew Seasoning Mix. Tastes better than the packets and you get to control the flavors and the sodium.
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!
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1g, Calories: 31kcal, Carbohydrates: 7g, Protein: 1g, Sodium: 320mg, Fiber: 1g
This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.
© Author: Rachel Gurk
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Jerry stoned says
I made the mix in a hurry to get stew going . Thinking to many things. I was thinking it looked like a lot for a stew put it in the pot then read the what to do at the bottom. . I dumped it out reserving an amount of liquid to a point that looked reasonable for stew. . They say a chef doesn’t go to chef school to learn a signature dish. But to make dish palatable for customer to avoid shrink. Fixing cooks like me mistakes. My knife and mixing spoons are doing the walk of shame.Reply
Rachel Gurk says
Sounds like you may have salvaged it?
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Dawn says
I thought this was very good. In the past I’ve usually used one, or two, of those premade beef stew packets from the grocery store. Not anymore. I doubled most of the recipe and here are the adjustments I made. 1) I did not double the flour, 2) instead of doubling the salt I only used 1.5 teaspoons of kosher salt, 3) Only put in 1/4 tsp of the cayenne. Next time I’ll put in the 1/2 tsp. The taste was really good. Used it to coat 4#’s of Chuck Roast for stew. I think if the seasonings hadn’t been doubled it might have been too bland.Reply
Rachel Gurk says
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review!
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Elaine Munyan says
Do you think this would work well with a venison roast?
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Rachel Gurk says
For sure!
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Susan M Brewster says
This recipe is just what I was looking for. Thank you! I added garlic powder to the mix because, well, garlic. Otherwise followed it exactly. Scrumptious!Reply
Rachel Gurk says
I’m so glad you liked it! And I’m with you on the garlic. ;)
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Jodi Horky says
How long of a shelf life does this seasoning have? Will it last longer if refrigerated?
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Rachel Gurk says
I don’t refrigerate it, but I suppose it might last longer if you did. It has the same shelf life as your flour and spices, so depending on the age of those ingredients, it will likely keep for up to 12 months if you keep it in a cool, dry place.
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Sheila says
Love this recipe! I used gluten free flour since my daughter has celiac disease and it was perfect!Reply
Rachel Gurk says
So glad to hear it! Thank you so much for the comment!
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Laurel says
Do you add liquid with into your slow cooker? Water, broth?
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Rachel Gurk says
Yes, you’ll want to use a stew recipe and just use this as the seasoning. Try our slow cooker stew!
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Rose says
How many tablespoons would equal a beef stew packet?
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Rachel Gurk says
I’m honestly not exactly sure (I tried to google but was mostly unsuccessful). If you use 2-3 tablespoons of this mixture per pound of meat though, it will be perfect!
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Nancy says
My husband loves stew…..no store bought mix…..this was a huge hit. Will be my go to from now on.Reply
Rachel Gurk says
So happy to hear that! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review!
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Kitty says
I would luv to have included a photo except my boys gobbled this recipie all up! I should have saved a small portion for my lunch the next day, as we always have left overs. They left nothing! This spice blend has the most amazing flavor for beef stew…It blends perfectly with all the fresh veggies and slow roasted beef. So happy I came across this very helpful blend for all my stews…Thank you ❤️Reply
Rachel Gurk says
Sounds like it was a success! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, it means a lot!
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