I started making my own seasonings a couple of years ago. It's cheaper, and I can control the ingredients. I store them in old spice containers that I washed after using all the contents; the spices have a shelf life of about a year, but they get used long before that.
Here are my most frequently used recipes.
Onion Soup Mix
- ¾ cup dried minced onion
- ⅓ cup beef bouillon
- 1½ Tablespoons onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon crushed celery seed
- ¼ teaspoon sugar
Stir together all ingredients. Store in an airtight container.
5 Tablespoons mix = 1 package onion soup mix
Taco Seasoning
- 1 Tablespoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1½ teaspoons ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Stir together all ingredients. Add seasoning and half a cup of water to 1 pound of ground beef or diced chicken.
Spaghetti Sauce
- ¼ cup garlic powder
- ¼ cup onion powder
- ¼ cup oregano
- 1½ Tablespoons basil
- 1½ Tablespoons thyme
- 1 Tablespoon salt
- 1 Tablespoon sugar
Stir together all ingredients and store in an airtight container. To use, blend a can of diced tomatoes with ¼ cup mix.
Scott's Awesome Steak Marinade
- ½ cup olive oil (garlic-infused preferred)
- 4½ Tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons McCormick's Montreal steak seasoning
- 1½ Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tablespoon crushed garlic
- 1 Tablespoon garlic pepper blend
Combine all ingredients. Pour over steak, cover, and chill at least 1 hour before grilling.
