Greek Seasoning
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Look no further for the BEST Greek Seasoning recipe! Use it on your meats, seafood, pasta, vegetables, salads and dressings and more, this is a fabulous all-purpose seasoning with the perfect blend of flavors!
Why I Love This Greek Seasoning
I developed this Greek Seasoning recipe many years ago after being frustrated with the various blends available on the market. I wanted something bolder, more vibrant, more flavorFUL! And so after experimenting with different ingredients and ratios I finally cracked it….the ultimate homemade Greek Seasoning mix! It’s deliciously versatile and it has remained one of our family’s favorite seasoning blends. It’s the blend I use to make my homemade Greek Gyros and slow cooker Greek Chicken and is so versatile, it makes a great all-purpose seasoning.
It’s super quick and easy to make so you can either make it on demand in small quantities or you can double or triple it and store it to have on hand. Made from scratch, it’s free from additives and preservatives and tastes sooo much better than Cavender’s or the other stuff you find at the store.
Greek Seasoning Recipe
Combine all the spices and grind them to a fine powder in a spice or coffee grinder. I’ve been using my KRUPPS Spice/Coffee Grinder for years and it’s still going strong.
Note: If you prefer the appearance of flaky green herbs in your spice mix you can skip blending it in the grinder. However we recommend grinding it together to ensure an even ratio of ingredients when you shake the seasoning blend onto your food.
Storage
Store your blend in an airtight jar away from light and it will keep for a few months. For the best flavor, make it in small batches and consume within 2 months.
How to Use Greek Seasoning
This Greek Seasoning is a fantastic all-purpose spice blend that will add a Mediterranean flavor twist to a wide variety of foods. Here are just a few ways you can use it:
- Seasoning and Marinating Meats: This blend is excellent for both marinating and seasoning meats. Rub it on chicken, pork, beef, lamb, or seafood before roasting, grilling, baking, or frying. Mix it into ground meat to make Greek-flavored meatballs. I use this to make my Greek Gyros and Greek Chicken.
- Salad Dressing: Mix it with olive oil, lemon juice, and a little vinegar for a zesty salad dressing to drizzle over your Greek salad, feta cheese, fresh veggies, or olives.
- Roasted Vegetables: Toss your favorite vegetables, such as potatoes, carrots, zucchini, bell peppers, and eggplant eggplant, or bell peppers, with this seasoning and olive oil and then roast them in the oven.
- Soups and Stews: Add some to your soups and stews for added depth of flavor. It pairs particularly well with tomato-based soups and bean soups.
- Grains and Legumes: Add some to your grain dishes like rice or quinoa and to lentils and beans while they’re cooking to enhance their flavor.
- Dips and Spreads: Stir some into Greek yogurt or sour cream to create a tasty Greek-inspired dip for fresh vegetables, pita bread, or as a refreshing topping for grilled meats. Remember, the intensity of Greek seasoning can vary depending on the brand or homemade recipe, so adjust the amount you use based on your personal preference. Start with a small amount and gradually add more if desired. Enjoy experimenting with this versatile blend of herbs and spices to add a Greek flair to your meals.
For seasoning meat, aim for about 2 tablespoons of this blend per pound of meat. If using it to season grains like rice, use a tablespoon per cup of uncooked grains. For dip, use 2 teaspoons per cup of sour cream/yogurt.
For more delicious homemade seasoning blends be sure to try my:
- Old Bay Seasoning
- Curry Powder
- Creole Seasoning
- Montreal Steak Seasoning
- Jamaican Jerk Seasoning
- Sazon Seasoning
- Pizza Seasoning
- Poultry Seasoning
- Seasoned Salt
- Garam Masala
- Chaat Masala
- Dukkah
- Za’atar
- Chili Powder
- Chinese Five Spice
- Shichimi Togarashi
- Mixed Spice
- Taco Seasoning
- Berbere
- Baharat
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Greek Seasoning Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper (note: freshly ground black pepper is less volume than non-freshly ground, so if using non-freshly ground use about half the amount)
- 2 teaspoons beef bouillon powder
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sweet paprika powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 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 away from light until ready to use. Will keep for a few months but for best flavor use within 2 months.Makes about 1/2 cup.
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Originally published on The Daring Gourmet on Apr 4, 2013
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This is a terrific blend and beats anything store-bought. The balance of flavors is spot on I find myself using this for a number of different dishes as a general flavor booster.
Here in the UK the smallest Beef Bouillon Powder I can buy is 1Kg which makes the cost of this recipe non-viable. Have you any alternative suggestions?
Hi Peter, you can also use beef stock cubes like those made by Oxo or Knorr and those come in small packets.
An absolute winner! This seasoning is delicious! Bbq Chicken thighs, served with Roasted Greek Garlic Lemon Potatoes and a leafy green salad. Perfect flavour balance. Thanks for sharing! It’s such a good mix, look forward to trying it on other meats.
Fantastic, I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the feedback, Debsm!
I’m a vegetarian, what can I use to substitute the beef bouillon? Any input would be highly appreciated. Thanks. Pia
Hi Pia, you can vegetable bouillon instead.
Thanks so much. I’ll try it soon and will let you know.
Dried mushrooms, nice earthy flavors…
This is the best gyros mix I have made. Thanks for the recipe. Our 3 meat spit gyros turned out superb!!!!
Thank you, Maryanne, I’m so happy you enjoyed it!
We loved this so much! I made it with chicken and my 10yo daughter got another pita and wiped up her plate :) thanks!!
I’m so glad it was a family hit, Jude, thank you!
Hi, I know this is a dumb question. But what is the difference between freshly ground and non-freshly ground black pepper? And can I use this to replace Cavander’s Greek seasoning? Thanx for your response
Hi Gina, freshly ground meaning you grind the pepper yourself from whole peppercorns versus using pre-ground pepper. Yes, you can use this as a substitute for Cavender’s.
This will be my second blend using your recipes (your creole seasoning gave me my whole life back 🤩). I’m making this Greek blend today and would like to add either celery seed or celery salt to my blend. Based on your ratios, how much should I add to your mix? I plan to use the blend on slow cooker chicken breast. Thanks. Keep inspiring…
Thank you, Pamela, I’m happy you enjoyed the Creole Seasoning! :) Since there’s already a good amount of salt in this I’d either go with celery seed or reduce the amount of salt if you’re going to use celery salt. Either way, it can be an overpowering flavor so I’d start with 1/4 teaspoon, taste the blend, and you can always add more.
Thank you for your prompt response. I added 1.5t mint, .25t celery seed and switched out the parsley for chives (parsley…bah, humbug). Amazing. Perfect blend of warmth with the cinnamon and nutmeg. Another winner recipe. Happy holidays to you and your family 🥰
Great flavors in this seasoning!
This is one of those seasonings that is a must to have around! It goes great on just about everything!
This is really amazing! Just the perfect blend!
I love this! Homemade seasoning is really the best!
This Greek seasoning sounds SO Good!!
I love these multi-purpose seasonings. Now I have to decide how to use it first!
This is one of our favorite seasonings!! We use it for almost everything and love how easy it is to make!