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    Published: Nov 4, 2021 · Modified: Jan 28, 2023 by Misty · This post may contain affiliate links. For more information, see our privacy policy.

    Pot Roast Seasoning (2 ingredients!)

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    Chuck roast seasoned with simple pot roast spices with text overlay.
    Pile of beef roast seasoning on counter with text overlay.

    This homemade Pot Roast Seasoning is super easy to make with just 2 ingredients! It’s a simple dry rub recipe that will add amazing flavor to a chuck roast, bottom round, or your beef roast of choice. Plus the savory spices are guaranteed to give your roast those classic, home-cooked vibes every pot roast dinner deserves.

    Small jar of simple roast seasoning with raw roast in background.
    This homemade dry rub for roast beef just needs two pantry ingredients and 3 minutes of your time!
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    • 🏅 Why this recipe is great
    • 🤤 What does this seasoning taste like?
    • 🌿 Ingredients for pot roast seasoning
    • 🥣 Step-by-step instructions
    • 🙋 Questions and Answers
    • 📖 More easy recipes
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    Not every recipe needs to be complicated. In fact, some of the best are the simplest, including this easiest ever, super flavorful, best Pot Roast Seasoning recipe! It really does make the perfect pot roast.

    This beef roast seasoning is full of savory, salty, herby flavors that will easily elevate any cut of beef. We use it on our favorite Crock Pot Chuck Roast recipe and a similar seasoning in our go-to Slow Cooker Tri-Tip Roast, but you can use it in any pot roast recipe the whole family likes.

    🏅 Why this recipe is great

    • Only 2 ingredients
    • Ready in 3 minutes
    • Very flavorful spices
    • Good for chuck roast, round roast, bottom round, or your favorite beef roast
    • Great for slow cooker, crock pot, Instant pot, or oven roasts

    🤤 What does this seasoning taste like?

    This dry rub is a bold, savory mix that packs plenty of the classic pot roast flavors! It's a delicious blend of garlic, onion, pepper, and thyme, with a hint of paprika in the background.

    🌿 Ingredients for pot roast seasoning

    Most pot roast seasoning recipes require that you dig through your cabinet for all kinds of things - garlic powder, brown sugar, celery seed, onion powder, corn starch, bay leaves... it's too much! This delicious dry rub simplifies the whole process by using a steak seasoning mix that already has most of the flavors you need.

    Ingredients for easy dry rub on counter.
    Start with a flavorful steak seasoning, then add dried thyme for extra flavor.
    • McCormick Grill Mates Montreal Steak Seasoning (affiliate): This is genuinely the seasoning we love to use! You can substitute this with another steak seasoning, just be sure that it includes dehydrated onion, garlic, salt, and pepper at a minimum.
    • Dried thyme: This gives the steak seasoning a little help with herby flavor.

    As a funny side note, there is also a McCormick Slow Cooker Savory Pot Roast Seasoning Mix, but we actually prefer the steak seasoning. Even in our slow cooker recipes. 🤷‍♀️

    🥣 Step-by-step instructions

    Simply combine the two ingredients in a bowl and you’re done! You can use it on any cut of beef roast, but I high recommend a chuck roast because they are affordable and yield very tender meat.

    When you’re ready to use, drizzle your pot roast with olive oil and sprinkle it with 1 tablespoon of seasoning mix per 1 pound of meat. This recipe makes enough seasoning for a 3 pound roast.

    Pile of pot roast spices on counter with blurry chuck roast in background.
    This is the best seasoning for pot roast because it adds tons of flavor, but it's super simple to make. Win win!

    🙋 Questions and Answers

    How to add flavor to a pot roast?

    For a flavorful pot roast, it’s important to use enough seasoning. Because the spices in this recipe are bold, you should only need 1 tablespoon of dry rub per pound of beef roast. 

    When should I season a pot roast?

    You should season your pot roast right before cooking. With a flavorful seasoning mix, there is no need to let it sit. I season mine, sear it, then place roast in the slow cooker with beef broth and let the magic happen.

    How to store pot roast seasoning?

    You can store the roast rub in a sealed container for several months at least. Be sure to store it in a cool, dry place.

    What to serve with pot roast? 

    You can’t go wrong serving a savory pot roast meal with creamy mashed potatoes, a side of green beans, and fluffy dinner rolls. For more ideas, check out our list of 10 Pot Roast Side Dishes. 

    Chuck roast sprinkled with homemade beef roast seasoning.
    Use 1 tablespoon of seasoning per pound of meat. You can store extra spice mix in a sealed container for several months.

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    Small jar of pot roast seasoning with raw roast in background.

    Pot Roast Seasoning (2 ingredients!)

    This homemade Pot Roast Seasoning is super easy to make with just 2 ingredients! It’s a simple dry rub recipe that will add instant flavor to a chuck roast, bottom round, or your beef roast of choice. Plus the savory spices are guaranteed to give your roast those classic, home-cooked vibes every pot roast dinner deserves!
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    Course: Ingredient
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 3 minutes
    Total Time: 3 minutes
    Servings: 3 tbsp (enough for one 3 pound roast)
    Calories: 12kcal
    Author: Borrowed Bites

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoon steak seasoning (We use McCormick Grill Mates Montreal Steak Seasoning)
    • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
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    Instructions

    • Combine ingredients in a small bowl.
      2 tablespoon steak seasoning, 1 tablespoon dried thyme
    • When ready to use, sprinkle beef roast with 1 tablespoon of seasoning for each pound of meat.
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    Notes

    Notes on steak seasoning: We use McCormick Montreal Steak Seasoning (affiliate). This is not an ad, it’s just genuinely the seasoning we love to use. You can substitute this with another steak seasoning, just be sure that it includes salt, pepper, onion, and garlic.
     
    Storage: Store in a sealed container at room temperature in a cool, dry place for several months at least. 

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 12kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 29mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 121IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 3mg

    All nutrition information is provided by a third party and is an estimate only. Use your own nutritional calculator for more specific measurements.

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    As a note, homemade pot roast seasoning is a great alternative to the store-bought packages that include crazy ingredients such as caramel color, yeast extract, soy protein, gum arabic, silicon dioxide, and hydrolyzed corn gluten, wheat gluten protein, corn maltodextrin, folic acid and artificial flavors. The steak seasoning we use has all real spices and natural flavor.

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