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All Purpose Steak Seasoning

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12/22/2024

This versatile, all-purpose dry steak rub is delicious on any cut of beef (or chicken for that matter!) Ideal for grilling steaks or throwing steaks under the broiler.

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Is there anything better than a perfectly grilled, juicy steak? Not if you ask me, that’s for sure! I can’t help it, I’m a beef lover through and through.

Whenever we grill or broil steaks at home, I like to whip up a quick and easy dry rub to massage into the beef before throwing it on the grill.

Using basic pantry spices, my dry steak rub has a balanced flavor profile of sweet, salty, smoky and spicy ingredients including brown sugar, smoked paprika and cayenne (for a kick.) If you want to keep the rub mild, simply omit the cayenne.

Once the dry steak rub has had at least 30 minutes to absorb, prepare your steak however you wish. I love to throw mine on the grill and cook until it reaches medium (light pink in middle), about 7-8 minutes per side.

Frequently asked questions:

How far in advance should a dry steak rub be applied?

Other spices that can be added to a dry steak rub?

These are just a few of my favorite spices but other great ideas are cumin, oregano, crushed fennel or coriander.

How long will a spice rub last?

It’s always a great idea to double or triple this recipe and keep the spice rub in an air-tight container to use at a later time. It will stay fresh for up to 3 months if you’re starting with fresh spices.

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All-Purpose Steak Seasoning Recipe

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This versatile, all-purpose dry steak rub is delicious on any cut of beef (or chicken for that matter!) Ideal for grilling steaks or throwing steaks under the broiler.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

6

Dinner, Main Dish

21

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Ingredients

Instructions

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Mix spices together well and sprinkle liberally on the steak before grilling or broiling as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 21kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 2329mgPotassium: 63mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 575IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Liz’s Notes

This amount makes enough for about 2 pounds of beef.

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