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    Best Roast Beef Seasoning

    Published: Jul 1, 2022 Modified: Aug 4, 2023 by Isabel Laessig

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    You will love having this Roast Beef Seasoning ready in your pantry for everything from pot roasts to beef tenderloin! This easy roast beef dry rub is a perfect complement to beef dishes, and it calls for only 5 simple spices. I promise you will want to use it on everything!

    Eye round roast seasoned with roast beef seasoning on cutting board
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    Best Roast Beef Rub

    If you know anything about me, you know how much I love a good pot roast recipe. They are a staple in my household! But, what makes a pot roast recipe truly stand out above the rest is the perfect pot roast seasoning.

    While they were growing up, my kids must have enjoyed a pot roast nearly every other week. I loved being able to set a pot roast to cook at the start of the day, then have it ready for dinner by the time they got home from school or football practice.

    Of course, it isn't like me to stick with just one seasoning recipe... so I experimented with different roast beef seasoning recipes every time I made one! This result is one of my personal favorites. It's sweet, salty, and so delicious with all kinds of beef roasts.

    Give this easy roast beef rub a try for your next pot roast recipe or beef tenderloin, and I know you will love it as much as my family does. This rub can take a weeknight beef roast dinner and make it restaurant-quality!

    Slices of smoked chuck roast surrounded by onions and herbs

    Pot Roast Seasoning FAQs

    What spices are good with roast beef?

    A variety of spices are good with roast beef, but to build a good roast beef seasoning, I recommend starting with the basics: salt, pepper, and garlic powder. From there, you can add other seasonings, such as fresh or dried herbs like thyme and rosemary, or sweet elements like brown sugar. My pot roast seasoning includes brown sugar, Spanish paprika, black pepper, sea salt, and garlic powder.

    How do you season a roast before cooking?

    Before seasoning the roast, brush it all over with olive oil. This will help the seasoning stick to the roast and ensure a nice crust when cooking. Season the beef all over, then pat it down with your hands to cover the entire roast with seasoning.patting seasoning down on eye round roast

    How far in advance can you season a roast?

    You can season a roast just before cooking, after allowing the roast to come to room temperature.

    Roast Beef Seasoning Ingredients

    • Brown sugar
    • Sweet Spanish paprika - do not use smoked paprika
    • Garlic powder
    • Fresh ground black pepper
    • Sea salt
    ingredients for roast beef seasoning in a bowl

    How to Season Roast Beef

    1. Add brown sugar, sweet Spanish paprika, ground black pepper, garlic powder, and sea salt to a bowl.
    2. Mix thoroughly until fully combined. If storing for later use, add to an airtight container such as a jar and store in a cool, dry place.
    3. Brush roast beef with olive oil, then sprinkle seasoning over top. Pat down to encrust the beef with seasoning. Cook, serve, and enjoy!
    mixed roast beef seasoning in a bowl

    Roast Beef Seasoning Tips

    • Make sure to use sweet Spanish paprika, not smoked paprika, for best flavor results.
    • Brown sugar typically lasts about 18 months when properly stored, so you can count on your roast beef seasoning lasting at least that long stored in a cool, dry place in an airtight container.
    • If you want, you can leave out the paprika and use a mix of other herbs, such as thyme and oregano. This will produce a more herbaceous sweet flavor.
    • Use approximately 2 Tablespoons of seasoning per pound of beef. This recipe creates a little over 1¼ cup, exactly 22 Tablespoons.

    What to Pair with Roast Beef Seasoning

    • This sweet and salty roast beef seasoning is made perfectly for my Eye Round Roast recipe!
    • You can also use it for pot roasts, such as my Instant Pot Pot Roast
    • Beef Chuck Roast
    • Smoked Beef Roast
    • Dutch Oven Pot Roast
    • or Slow Cooker Chuck Roast
    Instant pot pot roast with gravy an potatoes on a plate

    Beef Seasoning Recipes

    Try more of my Beef Seasonings, such as:

    • Carne Asada Seasoning
    • Beef Taco Seasoning
    • Sloppy Joe Seasoning
    • Meatloaf Seasoning
    • Burger Seasoning

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    Best Roast Beef Seasoning

    You will love having this Roast Beef Seasoning ready in your pantry for everything from pot roasts to beef tenderloin! It is a perfect complement to beef dishes, and only calls for 5 simple spices.
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Total Time5 minutes mins
    Course: Seasoning
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: pot roast seasoning, roast beef rub, roast beef seasoning
    Servings: 22 Tablespoons
    Calories: 48kcal
    Author: Isabel Laessig

    Equipment

    • 1 small mixing bowl

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup brown sugar
    • 4 Tablespoons sweet Spanish paprika for best results, do not use smoked paprika
    • 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
    • 1 Tablespoon sea salt
    • 2 teaspoons garlic powder

    See our Beef Temperature Chart for helpful tips on cooking any cut of beef!

    Instructions

    • Add brown sugar, sweet Spanish paprika, ground black pepper, garlic powder, and sea salt to a bowl.
      1 cup brown sugar, 4 Tablespoons sweet Spanish paprika, 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, 1 Tablespoon sea salt, 2 teaspoons garlic powder
      ingredients for roast beef seasoning in a bowl
    • Mix thoroughly until fully combined. If storing for later use, add to an airtight container such as a jar and store in a cool, dry place.
      mixed roast beef seasoning in a bowl
    • Brush roast beef with olive oil, then sprinkle seasoning over top (use 2 Tablespoons of seasoning per pound of beef). Pat down to encrust the beef with seasoning. Cook, serve, and enjoy!
      patting seasoning down on eye round roast

    Notes

    • Make sure to use sweet Spanish paprika, not smoked paprika, for best flavor results.
    • Brown sugar typically lasts about 18 months when properly stored, so you can count on your roast beef seasoning lasting at least that long stored in a cool, dry place in an airtight container.
    • If you want, you can leave out the paprika and use a mix of other herbs, such as thyme and oregano. This will produce a more herbaceous sweet flavor.
    • Use approximately 2 Tablespoons of seasoning per pound of beef. This recipe creates a little over 1¼ cup, exactly 22 Tablespoons.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Tablespoon | Calories: 48kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 265mg | Potassium: 83mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1324IU | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg
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