Steak Seasoning Rub

This robust steak seasoning rub comes alive on a thick juicy steak when kissed by the flames of your grill! Make a big batch to keep on hand in your kitchen, or quickly whip it up to dust on a delicious steak.

It is time to upgrade your steak seasoning for grilling. Dust your fresh-cut steaks with my boldly flavored steak seasoning rub to really ignite your taste buds! Plus, the satisfaction of making your own homemade steak rub with a few simple seasonings sure beats anything you'll buy at the grocery store.

This is the best steak seasoning rub recipe to use on grilled steaks. Personally, I think the 'sweet paprika' is the secret ingredient that makes this rub stand out.

Grilled steaks have infinitely more flavor than pan-seared steak. Don't be intimidated by grilling, check out my write-up on How to Grill Steak. Personally, I use a Weber Grill and I have really been giving it a workout this summer.

Ingredients and Substitutions

• Ground black pepper - I strongly recommend using fresh ground black pepper.
• Sweet paprika - Sweet paprika has a little kick, you can substitute regular paprika for a more mild flavor.
• Kosher salt - Because kosher salt has larger grains, you will need to use less salt if you substitute a finer grain salt like table salt or sea salt.
• Dried oregano
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder

Optional: For an extra punch of flavor a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper can also be added. If you like the rub to be a bit sweeter, add 1-2 teaspoons of brown sugar (as used in my coffee-rubbed steak seasoning), however, it will scorch more easily.

How to use it

To make this steak seasoning rub recipe, all you need to do is mix these simple ingredients together and dust it over the surface of the steaks!

This spice rub works on any cut of steak from sirloin steak to filet mignon. The best way to apply this to any steak is to first lightly rub the room temperature steak with olive oil, then grill to perfection and serve with a pat of butter (steak butter, ideally).

Storage Tip: Do not mix this dry rub recipe with oil if making it in advance, or it will turn rancid in storage. However, lightly coating your meat with oil prior to adding your dry rub will help the rub stick to the meat better.

Try this delicious homemade seasoning with your favorite steak, or any of these recipes:

• Reverse Seared Steak
• Broiled Flank Steak
• Cook a frozen steak
• Steak bites

How to Store Steak Seasoning

If you make an extra large batch of this steak seasoning rub, you can keep extra in your kitchen pantry for next time. This rub can be kept fresh in a spice jar, mason jar, or any other airtight container. Then stored in a cool dark place, like a kitchen cabinet, for months. Spices have a long shelf life and can last for years, but the flavor weakens over time.

This recipe was originally published June 26, 2018.

Try these steak marinades too!