Did you know my readers give my seasoning blends away as gifts? True story. They’re my signature and one of my favorite things to create! Using a homemade steak seasoning blend will allow you to customize your steaks how you like and make you feel “cheffy” when you pull it out.
Montreal steak seasoning is delicious, but has additives I’d rather not have in a seasoning blend. So, I did what I usually do when I want a better version of something – I made my own!
The good news is you probably already have most (if not all) the ingredients for this blend. You can also control the salt and heat levels unlike store-bought seasoning. I also use this blend as an all-purpose BBQ/smoking rub and even in my favorite chili!
DIY Montreal Steak Seasoning ingredients
- Sweet paprika
- Kosher salt
- Coarsely ground black pepper
- Granulated garlic
- Dried minced onion
- Ground coriander
- Dried dill
- Red pepper flakes
How to make Montreal Steakhouse Seasoning
Combine all of the ingredients into a lidded jar or container. Shake well and store at room temperature.
Homemade Montreal Steak Seasoning substitute and variations
I love making my own seasoning because it can be customized however you like it!
Spice level - add more red pepper flakes or leave them out.
Love pepper? Add more black pepper.
How to use this Montreal Seasoning Recipe
Steak seasoning is super versatile and NOT just for seasoning steaks -- although it does a great job at that! Here are a few of my other favorite uses for it:
- Sprinkle it on frozen burger patties to boost their flavor before you grill them! Or mix it into homemade burger patties.
- Mix a pinch or three of steak seasoning into some paleo ranch with a squirt of BBQ sauce for some awesome smoky BBQ Ranch Dressing.
- My favorite Smoky BBQ Chili calls for steak seasoning -- it's a crazy good, easy chili that's done in about an hour!
- Use it as a dry rub for pork or chicken. It's not just great for beef! I rub it all over my EASY Instant Pot Ribs and pork roast when I make Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Pork.
How to store Montreal Steak Seasoning
This seasoning can be stored in a jar or lidded container for up to three months. When it becomes less fragrant I would say you should make a new batch.
Montreal Seasoning Recipe FAQs
Montreal and Chicago contain the same ingredients, but Chicago tends to contain more pepper flakes which makes it spicier.
Yes, I like to rub this onto steak when using it as a dry seasoning.
Apply seasoning at least 10 minutes before grilling your steaks.
DIY Montreal Steak Seasoning
Homemade steak seasoning is versatile and easy to make with spices you probably already have.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup sweet paprika
- ¼ cup Kosher salt
- 3 Tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 2 Tablespoons granulated garlic
- 2 Tablespoons dried minced onion
- 2 Tablespoons ground coriander
- 1 ½ Tablespoons dried dill
- 1 ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients into a lidded jar or container. Shake well and store at room temperature.
Notes
Nat's Note: If you don't have Kosher salt, use 3 Tablespoons pink Himalayan salt.
