Beef Stew Seasoning
Are you a fan of beef stew? It’s one of my daughter’s favorite things to eat for dinner so coming up with a delicious homemade stew seasoning to use was a goal of mine. With this newly created beef stew seasoning, I no longer have to use store-bought packages, and neither do you!
- 1 cup flour
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
- 1 tablespoon celery seed
- 1 tablespoon basil
- 2 teaspoons rosemary
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- Whisk together the ingredients until combined. Store in a glass jar.
- To use instead of a packet of stew seasoning, simply shake the jar to combine the ingredients again and use two heaping tablespoons to season your stew.
I recommend using this in my crock pot beef stew recipe or a good ol’ Dutch oven beef stew.
Beef Stew Seasoning
The bonus to beef stew is that it’s relatively inexpensive to make. Stewing meat often goes on sale at the local grocery store, or, if you prefer, you can easily use any inexpensive chuck or blade beef roast to make your stewing meat.
Preparing the Beef Stew Seasoning
To prepare this, you’ll need to gather together several ingredients. Here is a list of what you will need.
Dry Ingredients: Flour, Onion Powder, Paprika, Dried Parsley, Salt, Black Pepper, Granulated Garlic, Celery Seed, Basil, Rosemary and Oregano.
Combine everything in a bowl and store in an airtight container.
Storing your Homemade Seasonings
It is always much more convenient to make a giant batch of your favorite seasoning blends and store them ready for when you need them than to make them fresh every single time.
When stored correctly, homemade seasoning blends can last up to six months. You should store your beef stew seasoning in an airtight container. You could use a small plastic freezer container, as this should always be airtight. You could also buy glass jars designed for seasonings, although these can be expensive.
An excellent way to reduce waste and save money is to keep the jars your store-bought seasonings come in. Just make sure that you wash and dry them thoroughly beforehand.
Don’t Store in Direct Sunlight
Make sure your seasonings are not kept in direct sunlight. You generally want to keep them somewhere dry and out of direct light, such as in a cupboard. This helps the flavor in your spices last longer.
Check out my list of delicious Seasoning and Spice Mix recipes if you want to stretch your dollars further! Making your own seasonings at home is a good way to not only consume fewer preservatives but also save money on groceries.
