My Homemade Steak Seasoning Recipe takes your steak dinner recipe to the next level! Perfect for grilling out or cooking steak on the stove. This is the best steak seasoning mix that takes just a minute to whip up using simple spices!
Best Steak Seasoning
If you know me, you know I love my steak dinners. There is nothing like a perfectly cooked steak with a beautiful crust from seasoning. This is the best homemade dry rub I have ever tried, and trust me - I’ve tried a lot of steak seasoning ideas! I guarantee you’re going to love this easy seasoning for steak. It’s so easy to mix up using common spices from your pantry, but the results turn your average steak dinner into an incredible meal. It’s the combination of the sweet and salty blends that make this the best seasoning for steak. Try this simple homemade seasoning just once, and I promise you’ll be hooked. It’s perfect for grilling out or cooking on the stove.
What are the Best Spices for Steak?
The best spices for steak emphasize the flavor of the meat without overwhelming it. We use a mixture of paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, crushed red pepper, sea salt, black pepper, and brown sugar to make our steak dry rub. This creates a sweet, salty, and spicy mixture with the perfect balance to elevate the flavor of any steak!
Steak Seasoning Ingredients
paprikaonion powdergarlic powdersea saltcrushed red pepperblack pepperbrown sugar
Brown sugar is the secret ingredient that makes this rub so amazing. You get a nice caramelization when the steak hits the grill. The combination of a little sweet, a little spicy, and a little salty takes steak skills to a new level.
How to Make Steak Seasoning
Steak Rub Recipe Tips
Adjust the spice levels: You can use more or less crushed red pepper to adjust the spice level of your seasoning for beef.Adjust the sweetness: Use more or less brown sugar to make the steak seasoning a little sweeter or less sweet if you prefer.Add more garlic: If you really love garlic (I know I do!), adjust to use more garlic powder for an extra garlicky flavor.
How to Season Steak
Liberally season on all sides with your steak seasoning mix. Pat down the mixture with your hands so the meat soaks it up. This will give your beef a beautiful crust.
Steak Temperature
Always use a meat thermometer when trying to get the perfect steak temp and follow our Steak Temperature Chart.
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