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Several years ago I spent some time trying to develop the perfect all-purpose Greek seasoning, experimenting with ingredients and ratios. I finally cracked it at that time. And now I’m going to unleash that secret and share it with you!
This is an excellent blend to use in any recipe that calls for Greek seasoning, or as an all-purpose spice blend. You’re gonna to love it!
This blend is what’s used in these absolutely fabulous Greek Gyros, which you are guaranteed to love!
Combine all the spices and grind them to a fine powder in a spice or coffee grinder.
Store the Greek Seasoning Blend in an airtight jar until ready to use.
Greek Seasoning Blend
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A fantastic blend to use in any recipe that calls for Greek seasoning.
: The Daring Gourmet, www.daringgourmet.com
Ingredients
- 1½ tablespoons dried oregano
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1½ tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper (note: freshly ground black pepper is less volume than non-freshly ground, if using non-freshly ground use half the amount)
- 2 teaspoons beef bouillon powder
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1½ tablespoons sweet paprika powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Combine all the spices and grind them to a fine powder in a spice or coffee grinder. Store in an airtight jar until ready to use.
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Susan says
Wow, this is so neat!
Susan says
Okay, I finally did it. I printed out this recipe when you first posted it with great intentions and I finally made this seasoning two days ago. Then I cooked it with chicken to make the gyros. It was yummy. I was intrigued by the sweet flavor the cinnamon adds to a savory dish. Thank you!
The Daring Gourmet says
That’s awesome that you finally made it, Susan! Yep, cinnamon is a must in Greek cooking. Many Greek seasoning blends use at least double the amount of cinnamon that I do in mine, but I prefer just a touch of it – not so much that the savory dishes taste like cinnamon rolls ;)
Ron Neely II says
How much should I use for a pound of ground meat?
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Hi Ron, I like a lot of flavor so I’d probably use 3/4 of the entire batch of seasoning.
Jennifer says
Hi Kimberly, I want to double the batch but was wondering about the beef bouillon. I only have cube. Could I use that instead? How much of it?
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Hi Jennifer, the bouillon cubes tend to be a little moist inside which will make your seasoning clump together. I guess it depends on how you’re using the seasoning. If you’re simply adding it to something that’s going to be cooked anyway, then no big deal. If you’re needing to sprinkle it over food, I recommend getting bouillon powder.
Jennifer says
Thanks. DO you think I would use half of the bouillon for doubling the recipe or use the entire cube?
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Hi Jennifer, two teaspoons of powder make two cups of broth. So it depends on the size of your bouillon cube. Is one cube for 2 cups of broth? If yes, then use two cubes if you’re wanting to double the recipe. Also, different brands of cubes vary in saltiness so whatever you’re using this seasoning blend in, first taste the dish before adding any extra salt. Enjoy!
Neil says
This is amazing. I’ve tried and failed many times at making gyros like the ones you get in Greece. NOT ANY MORE!!!!
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Fantastic! So glad you enjoy this as much as we do, Neil, and thank you for the feedback!
Paul C says
Wanted to make gyros tonight but couldn’t find the prepared meat I have used in the past so I bought some shaved steak and started looking for a spice mix. Eureka! I found your page — and fortunately had the necessary ingredients on hand (substituted chicken bouillion power for beef – worked great). Prep was easy, and the food was all on the table when my wife arrived home tired. She was going to skip dinner and lie down until she passed by the pan of prepared gyros and the scent captivated her. She had three forks full before she even sat down to make her sandwich. She lived in Greece for a year and she knows good Greek food and this got a 100% rating. Three sometimes picky teens also loved it. It’s all about the spice and your blend is outstanding! !! Thanks for posting your “secret”!
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Paul, you made my day, thank you! It really is all about the spice blend. We love this stuff and it’s fabulous with beef, pork and chicken. So thrilled to hear it was a hit with your family and I really appreciate the feedback. Hope you’ll visit again and subscribe to my weekly newsletter for new recipe updates. Best, Kimberly
Nalini Gajjar says
Hi Kimbery I am a vegitarian what I can use to replace beef boullian ?
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Hi Nalini, the beef flavor is an integral part of the seasoning but you can use vegetable broth instead, it just won’t taste quite the same.
Becky says
You can use vegan bouillon powder Nalini :)
Mary Fisher says
vegan bullion
Anonymous says
Do you think the spice blend would have to be ground, or could I just mix them together–I don’t have a grinder.
Thanks!
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
No, you don’t have to but the problem is that the ingredients have different weights and consistencies and some will tend to float to the bottom or top so when you use it for sprinkling on things you won’t get an even mixture. If all you’re doing is taking the whole batch and adding all of it to a dish (like the homemade gyros), then it’s not a problem.
Lou says
I use cavenders all purpose Greek seasoning. is it similar to your mix?
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Hi Lou, this homemade version is significantly different in flavor and it has a very full and vibrant flavor. Using this makes all the difference in the homemade gyros, for example,
Mary Beth says
Sounds great, I am out of. Bouillon, Any suggestions? I ‘m cooking tonight… thank you so much!
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Hi Mary Beth, there’s really no substitute for it so if you can’t get it for tonight just omit it. Happy cooking!
lamia ahmed says
my son ate gyros in hungray and fell in love with it. it seems that hungray greece and turkey all share the same item. i went thru many recipes in the net but i think i will try urs. thank you for the clear step by step photo instructions.
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Hi Lamia, there are similarities but the seasonings will vary from country to country. I think you’ll both really enjoy this one – the homemade seasoning is really key. Happy cooking!
lamia ahmed says
i was wondering, in what other recipes do i need the greek seasoning? thank you
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Besides the gyros, it’s a fantastic all-purpose seasoning blend. Use it on pan-fried, baked or grilled chicken or pork, add it to pasta salads, sprinkle it on vegetables, add it to salad dressings…
Aurora says
Hi Kim. Did you, by any chance, try allspice instead of cinnamon in the combination? I am obsessed with trying to find that Greek smell that floats around the greek restaurants. My conclusion is that combined with all other spices, the essential greek taste must be allspice and nutmeg..:-) I will try your combination. I am very excited. And I will try the allspice, too, which is also cinnamony a little, so that the nuance is not lost.
Many thanks for sharing.
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
That would be a nice addition, Aurora. I’ll have to give that a try next time as well. Happy cooking!
Lamia ahmed says
Thank you very much for your time and effort in answering my questions
Bert Bennett says
Fantastic recipe:-)
We doubled the spice recipe and mixed that with 3lbs of ground pork and it made perfectly spiced gyros.
Thank you so much for posting this awesomeness!!
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Fantastic, Bert, thank you!
Ronni Mayer says
I drooling and want to make this today. For the tomatoes, plain diced or fire roasted; does it matter? Thanks!
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Hi Ronni, I’m at a loss – are you referring to a another recipe?
Manolis says
Please review your instructions for fresh ground pepper quantities; if we follow your premise that fresh ground occupies less volume (which in itself is wrong, as pre-ground spices compact over time; you don’t even need to grind any pepper to prove that, simply get your container of pepper and transfer some to another vessel, let’s say a shot glass, using a funnel, stop when full and tapping it on its side will magically create some more space to fill), your 2 teaspoons freshly ground would be equivalent to more than, not less, of already ground pepper. Aside from that, as Greek as cinnamon might be, it is not a part of traditional gyro recipes, nor is nutmeg. Your mix might be tasty, but no different than those cooks who surmise that throwing feta and Calamata olives in a recipe makes it “Greek”.