Philly Cheesesteak Seasoning Recipe
Craving that smoky, garlicky Philly cheesesteak magic at home? This Philly Cheesesteak Seasoning Recipe nails the street-food flavor perfectly.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp onion powder
- 1½ tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp dried thyme leaves
- 2 tsp fine sea salt
- 1½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp mild chili powder
- 1 tsp ground mustard
- ½ tsp celery seed
- ¼ tsp cayenne optional
Instructions
Measure Dry Spices
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, paprika to bowl. Measure carefully.
Add Herbs
- Sprinkle oregano, thyme, celery seed into mix. Distribute evenly.
Season It Up
- Mix in salt, pepper, chili powder, mustard, cayenne. No clumps.
Whisk Together
- Stir briskly 1 minute. Uniform golden-brown color appears.
Quick Toast (Optional)
- Heat skillet dry. Add blend. Stir 60 seconds until fragrant.
Cool Down
- Spread on plate. Let sit 3 minutes before jarring.
Jar and Label
- Funnel into jar. Seal tight. Write date on label.
- How to make Philly Cheesesteak Seasoning tastes like Philadelphia!
Notes
- Fresh spices only. Old ones taste dusty.
- Toast unlocks smoky depth. Don't skip.
- Celery seed secret Philly weapon.
- 1 tbsp seasons 1 lb meat perfectly.
- Variation: Extra garlic for bold lovers.
- Variation: No cayenne keeps it kid-friendly.
- Variation: Sugar pinch softens spice edge.
- Mix with oil before rubbing meat.
- Coffee grinder makes silky powder.
- Gift in baby jars with ribbon.