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    Published: Nov 4, 2021 · Modified: Oct 31, 2021 by Misty · This post may contain affiliate links. For more information, see our privacy policy.

    2 Ingredient Pot Roast Seasoning

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

    Small jar of simple roast seasoning with raw roast in background. this recipe
    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
    • 🌿 Ingredients
    • 🥣 How to make pot roast seasoning
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    Not every recipe needs to be complicated. In fact, some of the best are the simplest. Enter this easiest ever, super flavorful, best Pot Roast Seasoning recipe!

    We use this beef roast seasoning for our favorite Fall Apart Pot Roast recipe, but you can use it in any pot roast recipe you like.

    🏅 Why this recipe is great

    • Only 2 ingredients (no fresh ingredients needed)
    • Ready in 3 minutes
    • Super flavorful spices
    • Good for chuck roast, bottom round, or your favorite beef roast
    • Great for slow cooker, crock pot, Instant pot, or oven roasts.

    🌿 Ingredients

    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 salt, pepper, onion, and garlic. 
    • Dried thyme: Super easy and almost always in the pantry.

    🥣 How to make pot roast seasoning

    Simply combine the two ingredients in a bowl and you’re done! You can store the dry rub in a sealed container for several months at least. 

    When you’re ready to use, sprinkle 1 tablespoon of seasoning mix per 1 pound of beef roast. This recipe makes enough seasoning for a 3 pound chuck 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 do you add flavor to a pot roast?

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

    How long before cooking should you season a roast? 

    With a flavorful seasoning mix, there is no need to wait before cooking your roast. Just season and cook immediately. 

    What to serve with pot roast? 

    You can’t go wrong serving a tender pot roast 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 beef roast seasoning per pound of meat. You can store extra spice mix in a sealed container for several months.

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    📋 Recipe

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

    2 Ingredient Pot Roast Seasoning

    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!
    5 from 1 vote
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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 (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 for several months at least. 

    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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