This flavorful pot roast seasoning is super easy to make at home with commonly used spices and herbs and it's so much tastier than packaged blends. The hearty flavor is exceptional with any beef roast but is also amazing with lamb, pork, and more.
Use my DIY pot roast mix with an Instant Pot pot roast, round roast pot roast, or Yankee pot roast!
Toss your expensive, single-serving seasoning packets in the trash and make some in your kitchen that tastes even better. Those packaged seasonings are loaded with sodium and who knows what else.
This spice blend is a blend of sweet and salty with the perfect combination of herbs and spices for not only pot roast, but many kinds of meat. Plus, you can tweak the recipe when you make it yourself.
It's so easy to double, even triple the ingredients if you'd like a larger portion. Keep a jar of this seasoning on hand, and you'll be set for a long time.
🥘 Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar (packed) - Light or dark brown sugar for a deeper flavor.
- 2 tablespoons Garlic Powder - You can add more if you're a garlic lover.
- 1 ½ tablespoons Onion Powder - If you have dried minced onion, it will work in a pinch, but I recommend grinding it up so it reaches more surface area on your meat.
- 2 teaspoons Dried Oregano - If you find yourself short on oregano, consider one of these substitutes.
- 2 teaspoons Dried Thyme - I have a handy list of substitutions for thyme!
- 1 tablespoon Coarse Salt - Coarse salt is less sensitive to moisture than grained salt, which is essential when storing dry rubs or seasonings for a prolonged time. Use less if substituting in table salt (about half, adjust to taste).
- 2 teaspoons Pepper - To balance flavors. You can reduce it to taste if you are very sensitive to pepper.
- 1 teaspoon Paprika - One of my favorite spices to season meat with.
- 2 Bay Leaves - Add another layer of flavor. Discard before serving.
Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!
🔪 Instructions
Grab your measuring spoons and a mixing bowl to get started. Once combined, remember to give the jar a good shake before using it.
Combine. In a small bowl, stir together the spices and herbs (2 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons garlic powder, 1 ½ tablespoons onion powder, 2 teaspoons dried oregano, 2 teaspoons dried thyme, 1 tablespoon Kosher salt, 1 teaspoon paprika, and 2 teaspoons ground black pepper).
Use for beef pot roasts. Apply 1 ½-2 tablespoons of seasoning per pound of meat; I press it firmly when seasoning my roasts.
Add some bay leaves. Use 1-2 bay leaves for cooking each pot roast, then discard the whole bay leaves before serving.
Store. If not using immediately, transfer the pot roast seasoning into an airtight container with a tight-fitting lid and keep it in a dry, cool place.
🥗🥘🍲 Best Served With
This flavorful seasoning is extremely versatile. Try it on a pot roast, a pork roast, or flat iron steak!
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🥡 Storing
Moisture is the death of all seasonings. That's why it's important to keep yours in a container or jar with an airtight lid in a dark, cool place.
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📖 Recipe Card
Pot Roast Seasoning Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon light brown sugar (packed)
- 2 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1½ tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Kosher salt
- 2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 whole bay leaves
(Note: 2x or 3x only changes the ingredient list)
Instructions
- Measure all ingredients (2 tablespoon light brown sugar, 2 tablespoon garlic powder, 1½ tablespoon onion powder, 1 tablespoon Kosher salt, 2 teaspoon dried oregano, 2 teaspoon dried thyme, 2 teaspoon ground black pepper, and 1 teaspoon paprika) into a small bowl and stir to combine. *Use a spice grinder for a super fine consistency on the whole dried herbs (except for the bay leaves) if desired.
- 2 whole bay leaves can be added when cooking the pot roast, and then discarded after cooking.
- Use on your pot roast or store in an airtight storage container with a tight-fitting lid. Store your pot roast seasoning in a cool, dry place like your spice cabinet or pantry.
Notes
- This recipe makes enough seasoning for 2, 2.5-3 pound beef roasts.
- Use 2 tablespoons of seasoning per 1 pound of meat.
Martha says
Taste really good
Try it
Anonymous says
Fantastic seasoning for my pot roast! I wouldn't change a thing. Thanks
T. Chandler says
New roast dry rub for the family! Loved it. Substituted Swerve no carb brown sugar substitute. Still tasted great with no calories or carbs.
Bonnie C says
Hi,
Appreciate your recipe. However, I was trying to print it, and the print icon isn't working correctly. Can you please fix it so I can save the recipe please. We are trying this tonight on a beef roast.
Thanks Bonnie C
Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com says
Hi Bonnie, the only print button to use on the recipe is from within the recipe card itself. Hope that helps!
Anonymous says
Do you add any beef broth to your crockpot? Or just veggies? I added broth and really hope it turns out okay! Thanks 😊
Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com says
Either way works wonderfully! Broth, red wine, and butter are all great to add to your roast, veggies, and seasoning. Enjoy!
Judy Zalme says
Can you use a can of mushroom soup with a can of water, instead of beef broth?
Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com says
This is just the seasoning for your roast. What recipe are you trying to use it with, and I can offer more help?
Judy zalme says
Instead of the beef broth use mushroom soup with water, to cook the roast in, after you have put the seasoning on the meat!!!
Donna says
I am trying this recipe out for the first time. I am cutting up my roast into 1inch cubes, and frying it i a skillet then simmering for an hour. I'll let ya know how it turned out!
Janie Mashburn says
I am preparing a 3+ lb. Chuck roast for tomorrow night. I put your dry rub on the meat and put it in the frig. How much dry rub should I use per pound. Your dry rub recipe said to use 2 tab. per pound . Is that too much for marinating the meat. Your pot roast recipe calls for 2 tab. for the 3 lb. What should I do?
Thank you
Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com says
The seasoning instructions (in this post) are for cooking any pot roast and will work out just fine with what you've done. 🙂 The other instructions were for that pot roast, and are always just a starting point. I have exceptionally good results even when I'm heavy-handed with this seasoning blend. Enjoy!
Diane says
I am making this tomorrow but my family is insisting on me leaving out the brown sugar in the pot roast seasoning because they don’t want “sweet” roast beef. I’m thinking maybe the vinegar would help to cut the sweetness of the brown sugar. What can I use instead or should I just sneak it in there? Thank you Angela! This looks and sounds delicious!
Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com says
My husband worried about this too, but never tasted it! He does, however, eat low-carb so I frequently omit the sugar and it's still a wonderful seasoning blend. You could also reduce the sugar amount by half to still get the flavor balance without anyone noticing 🙂 Enjoy!
Diane says
Thanks so much Angela. I’ll try that!
Irish says
Hi!
First time on your blog! I'm making a "crockpot" beef roast this Sunday, and I'm going to try your recipe instead of my go to seasonings. After reading all of the comments on this, I'm excited to taste the end result! Thanks for sharing!
Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com says
Jag tycker att jag har framgång med detta recept om jag chipsen några gånger.
Nicole says
Can you use this to marinate the roast a day before slow cooking it?
Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com says
Yes, most definitely. You can dry brine the roast with just the seasoning (uncovered in the fridge) overnight or mix the seasoning with olive oil.
Melissa W says
Tried this recipe this week and my husband told me to throw out all my other roast recipes because this one was the best! He said it was the best roast he’d ever had! Funny thing, I forgot the black pepper! But it was delicious without it! I also threw in a half stick of butter. The potatoes and carrots really soaked up the flavor of the seasoning. So good! Definitely making again 🙂
Joni W says
Making tomorrow- do you add any water or broth to your crock pot for this recipe? Love these seasonings and can’t wait to try!
Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com says
Add at least 1 cup beef broth (up to 1 1/2 cups, or a combo with some red wine) and I like to cook mine with a couple of tablespoons of butter. Enjoy!
Anonymous says
I just wanted to let you know that I tried your pot roast seasoning and it was excellent!
I also used - as a reference, since I wasn't using a slow cooker - your recipe for an eye of the round roast, and it came out as probably the best beef roast I've ever made!
And I'm absolutely positive that that's because I found those two recipes! I did have to adjust the spice mix - my husband's diabetic and has kidney disease, so I cut out the brown sugar and the salt. But it was still excellent - easy to make and use, and produced an excellent flavor.
Thanks so much for sharing those recipes!!
Jaxson says
Rather than a comment I have a question could it be feasible to use smoked paprika instead of regular for a slightly different taste?
Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com says
Most definitely! I'm a fan of smoked paprika and know that it is a wonderful addition to this seasoning recipe. Thanks for asking!
Beth says
Oh my gosh I was in such a hurry I just threw in all the seasoning before reading the rest. I'm praying I didn't just ruin dinner 😩
Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com says
Oh no! I guess it will depend on the size of your roast. What size is it?
Boston Billy says
This was perfect for my chuck pot roast. Very flavorful seasoning, thanks.
Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com says
Thanks! I love hearing about great results! 🙂
Anonymous says
Just a perfect pot roast seasoning with no added fillers or extra junk, perfect for people like me who want clean healthy food.
Michelle says
This recipe calls for paprika. I used smoked paprika because that’s what I had on hand. Other than that I followed the recipe exactly and it was a hit! My family loved it. My hubby cleared his plate and my daughter actually wanted seconds … I would also just like to state for the record that the last time I made a pot roast I figured I’d just wing it and throw whatever sounded good into the pot. I could tell while it was cooking that I had made a mistake because it didn’t smell delicious it smelled I don’t know how to explain it, it wasn’t bad it was just “off” and the taste matched the smell. We ended up ordering a pizza. My point is that I’ma terrible cook. I’m still learning the basics but with this recipe I was feeling a bit chef-ish 🙂
Donna Ponton says
Can you please provide what the reddish color spice is in the picture as I don’t see that as one of the ingredients listed? Paprika or Chili Powder?
Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com says
It is paprika (use 1 teaspoon)! So glad you caught that, thanks for asking!!