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Cornstarch, paprika, thyme, onion powder and other spices in a white bowl before mixing into beef stew seasoning

Copycat McCormick Beef Stew Seasoning Mix

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Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 5 Servings

Description

A five-minute homemade beef stew seasoning packet that tastes just like the McCormick original — built straight from the label, with no caramel color or hydrolyzed fillers.

Ingredients 

  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp beef bouillon powder
  • 1 tsp tomato powder
  • ¾ tsp coarse ground black pepper
  • ¾ tsp dried thyme
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp celery seed, optional
  • ⅛ tsp citric acid, optional
  • ⅛ tsp xanthan gum, optional

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a small bowl.
  • Whisk thoroughly for about 30 seconds, until the color is completely uniform with no pale cornstarch streaks remaining.
  • Use right away, or store in an airtight jar in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Notes

  • Add all ingredients to a small bowl.
  • Whisk thoroughly for about 30 seconds, until the color is completely uniform with no pale cornstarch streaks remaining.
  • Use right away, or store in an airtight jar in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months.
To make beef stew: Coat 2 lbs cubed stew beef in 3 Tbsp flour. Brown in 2 Tbsp oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Stir in the full seasoning batch and 3 cups water. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, simmer 45 minutes. Add 5 cups cut vegetables and simmer 1 hour more, until tender. Makes 8 servings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 27kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.02gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 1041mgPotassium: 36mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 47IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 0.3mg