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Put together a pretty awesome meatloaf seasoning with our carefully chosen blend of some staple herbs and spices.
Homemade Meatloaf Seasoning
Sometimes, seasoning is a simple matter of using some salt and pepper. This recipe is for a more complex spice mix with just enough heat from the mustard and paprika to add some kick without being overly spicy. Classic flavors of paprika, garlic and onion round out this savory spice mix.
You can whip up a great meatloaf mix in next to no time once you know what you’re doing.
You’ll Need
You’ll need some key ingredients to take your meatloaf to the next level. Luckily these are all pantry staples that you probably already have in the kitchen. These are:
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons Ground Mustard
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon Salt
How to Make Meatloaf Seasoning
Putting together spice blends is pretty easy, and it’s a lot of fun once you get into it. It’s so satisfying to have some minute control over how you prepare your food.
To make your spice blend, simply follow the below steps.
- In a small bowl, you’ll want to combine all your spices. You can break down any of the tougher ingredients like the herbs using a mortar and pestle, a spice grinder, or a food processor. Do this until you’ve reached your desired consistency. If your herbs are already ground to a fine powder, you don’t need to do this.
- You either serve the seasoning, apply it to your meatloaf, or store it for later use. Little ziploc bags or empty spice containers are a great way to store your spice mix. Just be sure to label them!
Storage
Dried spices keep well for up to a year when stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Just avoid moisture. Give your spice mix a good shake before using, especially if it’s been sitting for a while.
❗The above quantity of spices should yield enough mix to flavor a two pound meatloaf. You can use more of each spice, in the same ratio, if your meatloaf is heavier and you need to make more.
Meatloaf Recipes to Try
- Meatloaf Internal Temperature
- Buffalo Chicken Meatloaf
- Philly Cheesesteak Meatloaf Recipe
- Italian Meatloaf with Ricotta Cheese
- Salisbury Steak Meatloaf Recipe
- Ground Chicken Parmesan Meatloaf
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Meatloaf Seasoning
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons ground mustard
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine all spices in a small bowl.
- Use for one meatloaf or store for later use.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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This seasoning mix is perfection! My meatloaf came out super flavorful and juicy. I’ll be using it for burgers next.
That’s awesome, Eleanor! It works beautifully for burgers too — great idea. Thanks for sharing!
Can I use this seasoning in the Barbeque meatloaf recipe. Also, if I did this what would be the ratio of tablespoons per 2 lbs of beef for the meatloaf?
Thank you,
Hi Jayme! 😊 Yes, you can definitely use this seasoning in a BBQ meatloaf — it works really well there! For 2 lbs of ground beef, I’d recommend starting with 2½–3 tablespoons of the seasoning, depending on how bold you like the flavor. If you’re adding BBQ sauce to the meatloaf as well, lean closer to 2½ tablespoons so it doesn’t get too salty or overpowering. Hope that helps — let me know how it turns out!