Homemade Beef Stew Seasoning (with Gluten Free Option)

This simple homemade beef stew seasoning mix is the perfect pantry staple. This is an easy way to add flavor to your dinner with out running to the grocery store. Made with common spices like garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and more, this DIY stew seasoning copy cat thickens your stew, and adds an amazing flavor. Skip the store bought version and whip up your own at home today.

I first made this beef stew recipe when Annabelle was a baby (many years ago). I was browning stew meat (while Annabelle was crying) only to realize that I had no beef stew seasoning. As a new mom, I was very stressed and freaking out a little. I called my mom in a panic, who thankfully lived close, and she came over. She was able to calm Annabelle down, and I was able to make the homemade beef stew seasoning.

Matt ended up loving my homemade mix and I have been making it ever since. I love how simple it is to throw together. I make a small jar at the start of “stew season” aka September, and it usually lasts me until March.

Ingredients in Homemade Beef Stew Seasoning

I love that most people probably have most of these ingredients already in their house. It only takes about ten minute to throw them all together to make your own batch of seasoning mix.

• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1/2 tablespoon basil
• 1/2 tablespoon celery salt
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon rosemary
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

How to Make DIY Beef Stew Seasoning

All you you have to do is mix all the ingredients together and store in a container of your choice. I store mine in a 8oz canning jar. This recipe makes enough for making stew 3-4 times depending on how much seasoning is used. I recommend 2-3T per pound of stew meat. I hope that you love this mix as much as my family does.

How To Use Homemade Beef Stew Seasoning

• Use 2-3 tablespoons per pound of meat. If you like a lot of vegetables in your stew you can add a little more
• Add the seasoning to your stew after it starts to simmer. Tod do this, stir the seasoning into 1/4 cup of water (or broth) to make s slurry. Then pour the slurry into your simmering stew. If you put the seasoning directly into you stew it is likely to clump up
• After adding the seasoning allow the stew meat to simmer for about 1.5 hours. Then add the veggies and simmer another 45 minutes.

How to make gluten free stew seasoning mix

There are two ways of making this stew mix gluten free, but they each require a slightly different approach than using normal flour.

Use a gluten free flour

Use a gluten free flour in place of the all purpose. I like to use King Arthur Measure for Measure Flour when making items gluten free. You have two options with this:

1. Keep the measurements the same (subbing 1/2 cup of gluten free flour in place of the all purpose), but instead of adding the mix to the beginning of simmer, add it when there are 30 minutes left. Gluten free flour breaks down differently than wheat flour, and can not handle a 1.5 hours simmer.
2. Separate the flour and spices. Add all the spices at the beginning of your simmer, and allow to cook for the total amount of time. When there are ten minutes left, create a slurry using 2 tablespoons of gluten free flour and about 3 tablespoons of water or cold broth. Mix this into your stew and simmer for 10 minutes.

Use Corn Startch

You can also use corn starch to thicken your stew. Like gluten free flour, corn starch breaks down differently, so you can not add it at the beginning of your simmer. Instead mix all the seasoning, add them to your stew, simmer for for the whole time. With ten minutes left create a slurry using 1 tablespoon of corn starch and 2 tablespoons of water (or cold broth). Stir this into the stew, bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.

Single Batch Option

Maybe your family doesn’t love stew quite like mine, so you are looking for a single batch option. If that is the case here are the ingredients:

• 2T flour
• 3/4t black pepper
• 3/4t garlic powder
• 3/4 t salt
• 3/4t paprika
• 1/4t basil
• 1/2t celery salt
• 1/4t oregano
• 3/4t onion powder
• 1/4t rosemary
• pinch cayenne pepper

The directions on how to use this remain the same.

FAQs About Homemade Beef Stew Seasoning Mix

How do I store beef stew seasoning?

Store this seasoning in an airtight container in a cool dry place. I like to make a big batch at the beginning of fall and store it in an 8oz mason jar.

If you are using all purpose flour you can store this mix in the cupboard for up to 6 months.

If you are using fresh milled flour this seasoning it can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. The oils in fresh milled flour go bad quickly, so if the mix smells bad, throw it out. You can also mix just the spices together, and add the flour directly when you actually cook your stew.

How long does beef stew seasoning last?

If you use all purpose flour it can last up to 6 months.

If you use fresh milled flour, it can last up to 3 months, in the freezer.

If you leave our the flour, and just mix the spices it can last years.

Can I make gluten free homemade beef stew seasoning?

Yes you can, but it requires a different approach. Check out the the section above.