Copycat McCormick’s Pot Roast Seasoning Mix
Ingredients
- 7 tablespoons cornstarch or arrowroot
- 3½ tablespoons onion powder
- 3½ tablespoons garlic powder
- 3½ tablespoons dried parsley
- 3½ tablespoons dried minced onion
- 1¾ tablespoons paprika
- 1¾ tablespoons salt
- 1¾ tablespoons black pepper
- 1¾ tablespoons celery seed
- 1¾ tablespoons dried thyme
- ~1 tablespoon dried rosemary crushed
- ~1 tablespoon dried basil
- ~1 tablespoon sugar optional
Instructions
- Scoop ¼ cup of mix (1 packet).
- Whisk into 1 cup water or beef broth and pour over your roast.
Notes
✔️ Up to 18–24 months if vacuum-sealed Keep it away from heat, light, and moisture for best flavor.
Copycat McCormick’s Pot Roast Seasoning Mix is one of those simple homemade pantry staples that instantly makes your whole house smell like Sunday dinner, even if you’re smack in the middle of a chaotic Wednesday. It brings you all the classic comfort and mouthwatering flavor of the little store-bought packet—just without the fillers, the preservatives, or the mystery ingredients you need a magnifying glass to decipher. This mix is warm, savory, herb-packed, and incredibly balanced, turning even the most ordinary chuck roast into a tender, spoon-soft masterpiece.
Once you whisk up a pint jar of this pot roast seasoning mix, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it. It sits quietly in your pantry like a culinary secret weapon, ready to swoop in on busy nights, last-minute company, or those chilly evenings when all you want is something hearty and soul-soothing. If scratch cooking with minimal fuss is your love language, you’re about to have a very happy kitchen.
Why Make a Copycat McCormick’s Pot Roast Seasoning?
Sure, grabbing the store packet is easy—but homemade is easier than you think, and worlds better. When you mix it yourself, you control the flavor, the salt, and the ingredients. It’s budget-friendly, pantry-friendly, and absolutely flavor-forward. No more “Why does this taste faintly like cardboard?” moments. Just clean spices, fresh herbs, and a pot roast seasoning mix you can proudly use and gift.
You get all the beloved savory notes:
- garlic
- onion
- parsley
- thyme
- rosemary
- paprika
- celery seed
- black pepper
All the classic comfort… but made your way.
The cornstarch (yes you can sub in arrowroot) in the blend works like the packet too, delivering that silky, velvety gravy that hugs your roast and vegetables as they cook low and slow. Each scoop gives you a broth so rich and cozy it practically demands mashed potatoes.
The Flavor: Bold, Savory, and Ridiculously Cozy
This pot roast seasoning mix blend has layers of flavor working together in harmony. Onion and garlic give that deep, savory base every pot roast deserves. Paprika warms things up with its earthy sweetness, parsley brightens, and thyme and rosemary bring that rustic, holiday-dinner vibe—even in the middle of July.
Celery seed adds subtle depth that makes your roast taste like it simmered all day, even if you tossed everything in the slow cooker 10 minutes before you ran errands.
When everything melds together with your meat and vegetables, the result is a gravy that’s savory, rich, and utterly nostalgic. Fresher herbs and spices mean fresher flavor—something premade packets just can’t deliver.
Ease Factor: Dinner Is One Scoop Away
Having a pint jar of this pot roast seasoning mix on the shelf is like giving your future self a warm hug. On the nights when dinner feels impossible, you can grab a roast, chop a few vegetables, scoop your seasoning, pour in a cup of broth or water, and you’re done. That’s it. The seasoning handles the flavor while time handles the magic.
It’s also a dream for freezer-meal prepping. Add your roast and veggies to a gallon freezer bag, sprinkle in your seasoning, label it, and boom—future you has dinner already handled. Your audience absolutely LOVES that kind of prep-ahead convenience.
Customizing Your Mix
One of the biggest perks of a homemade pot roast seasoning mix is tailoring it to your family’s tastes. You can easily dial up the herbs, lean heavier on the savory notes, or spice things up.
Try these fun tweaks:
🌿 Love herbs?
Add more thyme, rosemary, or even a pinch of sage.
🧅 Want extra savory depth?
Increase the onion powder or dried minced onion.
🧄 Garlic fanatic?
Double the garlic powder—no one will complain.
🍄 Crave umami richness?
Add a little bouillon powder or mushroom powder.
🔥 Prefer a little heat?
A touch of cayenne or crushed red pepper brings subtle warmth.
🍲 Want thicker gravy?
Stir in an extra tablespoon of cornstarch (or arrowroot, if using that).
This mix is flexible, forgiving, and fun to play with.
Why It Belongs in Every Pantry
Homemade seasoning mixes like this one simplify life beautifully. A single pint jar gives you eight hearty pot roasts, all ready to go at a moment’s notice. It’s perfect for busy families, cozy Sundays, unexpected guests, or prepping freezer kits ahead of time.
And of course—these little jars make charming gifts. Paired with one of your chalkboard-style tags, it’s a star hostess gift, neighbor gift, or meal-train blessing.
Most importantly, you know exactly what’s in it. No preservatives, no fillers, no mystery powders—just flavor-packed spices blended with love and that grandma-approved, old-time kitchen magic.
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