Homemade Pot Roast Seasoning

This Homemade Pot Roast Seasoning is made with simple, easy-to-find ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. This simple blend of everyday spices with no artificial flavors or preservatives will elevate your roast to the next level of deliciousness.

Packed with classic flavors, like garlic, rosemary, basil, thyme, oregano, and more, this pot roast spice blend is more robust than any store-bought seasoning mix. Best of all, homemade seasoning recipes can be adjusted to suit your tastes, creating your most tasty and best pot roast ever. After all, the flavor starts with the seasoning!

We often have a roast for dinner and I never thought to use my own seasoning mix of spices and herbs until one day, I ran out of my go-to steak seasoning that I use to make my Slow Cooker Best Pot Roast recipe. I grabbed spices from my pantry and this blend was created. It’s so good and gave the slow cooked beef even more flavor than the one from the store. It’s also very tasty on this Balsamic and Onion Pot Roast.

This DIY seasoning blend isn’t just for pot roast. Use it as a dry rub on any beef, pork, or chicken dish to bump that flavor even more. From slow-cooked comfort food to sizzling steaks, it’s the perfect seasoning for a variety of cooking methods, including Dutch ovens, Instant Pots, and Crock Pots. It will be your favorite homemade mix to use, guaranteed.

Homemade Pot Roast Seasoning

Just like my DIY Creole Seasoning Recipe, this Homemade Pot Roast Seasoning uses pantry staples and can be made in bulk so that you have it on hand when you need it. I like to double or triple this recipe and store it in a spice jar or mason jar with a tight-fitting lid.

There really isn’t an ingredient in this recipe that you can’t find in the grocery store. If you’re using this with a pot roast recipe, you will also be adding a couple of bay leaves, which are easy to find in the spice aisle in the grocery store. I don’t add them to the jar with the other spices because they will get crushed and sometimes overpower the other spices. You won’t need the bay leaves if you’re using this mix as a dry rub.

Pro Tip: using a permanent marker, write on the outside of the jar or container that you also need to add “2 Bay Leaves” to use when making pot roast

Creating your own combinations of flavors is a fraction of the cost of store-bought seasonings, making it a budget-friendly option without sacrificing taste.

Timesaving Tips and Variations

• I like to buy spices in bulk and take a day to make or refill my homemade mixes. Doubling or tripling the ones I use the most.
• Check the expiration date of your spices and herbs. You want to make sure you have the freshest ingredients.
• If your spices are in a clump, they are still good! You can pour the contents into a bowl and mash the lumps with a whisk or use a small food processor to blend again.
• Store the mixes in an airtight container or jar.
• Keep them in a cool dark place like your pantry.
• If you like a little spice with your roasts, feel free to add ¼ cayenne pepper, or to taste.
• In place of the herbs listed, you can use Italian seasoning.

This blend of spices is bold, smoky, sweet, and salty and takes 5 minutes to prepare. The DIY Pot Roast Seasoning should stay fresh for up to a year if you start with ingredients that haven’t expired.

How to use pot roast seasoning

This mix is for a traditional pot roast but as I mentioned, you can use it on other cuts of meat. My recipe will make about ½ cup or 10 tablespoons of the spice combination. Use 2 tablespoons PER every pound of meat. So, for a 3-pound beef roast, you will use about 6 tablespoons of the mix.

I like to cut the excess fat off of the roasts and then rub the seasoning all over the meat, coating all sides. Then brown the meat in a Dutch oven or other heavy pot and proceed with the beef roast recipe that you’re using, and also add the bay leaves along with the liquid. 

Sometimes I will add other vegetables like I do with my Melt in Your Mouth Perfect Pot Roast recipe.

Best Cuts of Meat to Make Pot Roast

Different cuts of meat will give different results. These are some of the cuts that I have found to give moist, fork-tender roasts.

• The chuck roast is the best cut for a slow-cooked roast since it is full of connective tissues. that’s the marbling of fat and tissues you see in the roast. When you slow cook meat these tissues are broken down and that keeps the meat tender, moist, and flavorful, where leaner cuts can end up dry and flavorless if cooked in this way.
• A round roast is similar to a chuck cut but is a little bit more lean, and less tender. Slow cooking this cut is best.
• Using a beef brisket will also result in a tender roast and holds up better if you want to slice it over shredding the meat.

Pro Tip: For even more flavor and best results, I recommend browning or searing beef roasts in a large skillet before slow cooking whether it’s in the oven, slow cooker, or Instant Pot. This gives the meat a good caramelized crust locking in flavor.

Recommended Tools for Making Your Own Spices

The tools needed are very few and you will most likely have them. I have linked to my favorite spice jars but every day mason jars work very well. There are even some jams and jellies on the market that I have washed the glass containers out to use to store spices. Get creative!

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Ingredients

The list of dried herbs and spices are easily found wherever you shop for your groceries. Sometimes I find my local Asian or Mexican markets to have less expensive herbs and spices without losing their freshness or potency.

• paprika
• light brown sugar
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• salt
• ground black pepper
• dried rosemary
• dried thyme
• dried oregano
• dried basil
• dried parsley

Save money by making your own seasoning instead of buying expensive pre-made mixes. Plus you control the ingredients in your food and avoid artificial additives by making your own.

Directions to Make Pot Roast Seasoning

In a medium bowl, whisk to combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight container until ready to use in your favorite recipes. The seasonings should last up to a year if stored properly.

Gift idea: Package your homemade spice mix in a cute jar and give it as a thoughtful gift to friends and family.

By taking the time to your own seasoning creations, you’re elevating this classic dish to new heights. We like to serve slow cooked roast beef with these Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes and green beans.

Other uses for pot roast seasoning

Besides using this spice blend on meats, you can use it on a variety of other foods and recipes. Flavor hamburgers and meatloaf with it or Add it to casseroles, soups, and stews. Here are a few other ideas to try it on.

• Roasted Vegetables and Italian Sausages
• Italian Roasted Cauliflower Steaks
• Grilled Chicken Kabobs
• Italian Beef Sandwiches
• Oven Roasted Potatoes

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