Montreal Steak Seasoning Recipe (Sugar-Free)
When you need a good steak rub, this Montreal Steak Seasoning Recipe is easy to make and you probably have the ingredients on hand. And this tasty steak rub without sugar is something I love to use to add extra flavor to grilled meats.
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I love to use some kind of steak rub when I’m making grilled meat, but sometimes the steak seasonings you buy have added sugar, and I don’t want that. So this post has my recipe for Sugar-Free Montreal Steak Seasoning that’s easy to make and uses common ingredients you might have on hand.
I experimented with a few different versions of Montreal Steak Seasoning that I found online to come up with a combination I really liked. And of course this steak rub recipe is also great to add to a marinade for beef, and the photo above shows a steak that was marinated with Carol’s Easy Steak Marinade where I used this tasty steak seasoning recipe.
And this easy-to-make Montreal Steak Seasoning Recipe is also something I’ve made for a spice blend to give away for a holiday gift, and everyone will love getting a small jar of this instead of sweets during the holidays. Check out the NOTES section in the complete recipe to see amounts for making enough of this steak seasoning to give away!
What ingredients do you need?
(This is only a list of ingredients; please scroll down for complete printable recipe. Or if you use the JUMP TO RECIPE link at the top of the page, it will take you directly to the complete recipe.)
- Paprika, preferably Szeged Paprika (affiliate link)
- black pepper
- Kosher Salt (affiliate link)
- Garlic Powder (affiliate link) or granulated garlic
- Onion Powder (affiliate link) or granulated onion
- Ground Coriander (affiliate link)
- dried Dill Weed (affiliate link)
- Cayenne Pepper (affiliate link)
What if you prefer to just buy a steak rub?
No judgement from me at all if you just prefer to buy steak rub instead of making your own. The one I love is Szeged Steak Rub (affiliate link), made by the same company that makes my favorite fish rub.
Where have I used this Montreal Steak Seasoning Recipe:
- Grilled Flat Iron Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
- Low-Carb Marinated Beef Kabobs
- Carol’s Easy Steak Marinade
- Marinated Grilled Flank Steak
Want more great recipes for cooking steak?
Check out Amazing Keto Steak Recipes for more ideas for cooking steak from Kalyn’s Kitchen and other blogs around the web.
Tips from other bloggers for cooking steak:
- The Finger Test to Check the Doneness of Meat from Simply Recipes
- Five Best Tips for Cooking Steak from The Pioneer Woman
- How to Cook Steak Perfectly Every Time from The Stay at Home Chef
Montreal Steak Seasoning Recipe (Sugar-Free)
Kalyn’s Sugar-Free Montreal Steak Seasoning is perfect to add extra flavor to grilled meats!
Ingredients
- 3 T Paprika (I used sweet paprika)
- 2 T black pepper
- 3 T salt (I used kosher salt)
- 3 T garlic powder (or granulated garlic)
- 2 T onion powder (or granulated onion)
- 2 T ground coriander
- 2 T dill weed
- 2 tsp. Cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Combine all spices in a small bowl and stir together.
- Store unused portion in a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid.
- When using, be careful to apply the steak seasoning with one hand and rub with the other so you don’t contaminate the unused portion.
Notes
This Montreal Steak Seasoning Recipe makes a little more than a cup, you could cut recipe in half if you don’t cook beef that often although this keeps for a long time. I use about 1 1/2 teaspoon of this mixture to season each steak.
Want a Larger Amount of Montreal Steak Seasoning to Make for a Holiday Gift?
(Makes about 4 cups)
- 12 T Paprika (I used sweet paprika)
- 8 T black pepper
- 12 T salt (I used kosher salt)
- 12 T garlic powder (or granulated garlic)
- 8 T onion powder (or granulated onion)
- 8 T ground coriander
- 8 T dill weed
- 8 tsp. Cayenne pepper
Recipe created by Kalyn with inspiration from many variations I found online.
Nutrition Information
Yield
38Amount Per Serving Calories 7Total Fat 0gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 552mgCarbohydrates 2gFiber 1gSugar 0gProtein 0g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated by the Recipe Plug-In I am using. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee 100% accuracy, since many variables affect those calculations.
Low-Carb Diet / Low-Glycemic Diet / South Beach Diet Suggestions:
Steak is a great dish dish for any low-carb diet, including Keto and this Montreal Steak Seasoning Recipe only adds about 1 carb to a steak. For low-carb or Keto diets, most any cut of steak will be great. Grilled steak can also be good for any phase of the original South Beach Diet if the steak is lean. In The South Beach Diet Supercharged the list of approved steak choices includes Flank steak, London broil, Sirloin steak, T-bone, Tenderloin (filet mignon), Top loin, and Top round.
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Historical Notes for this Recipe:
This Montreal Steak Seasoning Recipe was first posted in 2008! The recipe was last updated with more information in 2024.
29 Comments on “Montreal Steak Seasoning Recipe (Sugar-Free)”
This was delicious!! Will definitely make again! Thank you!!
Why don't you make the version in the recipe and just leave out the salt.
Do you have a sub for the Montreal Chicken seasoning? I bought it, used it, and nearly gagged with so much sodium in it. Thank you for sharing so many of your wonderful recipes!
Mamacita, you're welcome; glad it is helpful for you!
I love your recipes.. I just started the S. Beach diet and your recipes are making this diet so much fun! Thank you =)
Obesity should be stopped at initiatory stage before it brings harm to your health! But I know, how to loose weight!
Make them talk of you as of a beautiful and charming woman and not a stout cow! But I know, how to loose weight!
Sue, I was a little surprised to see the ones with coriander too, but I did like it in this version.
You know Kalynm I can certainly taste the coriander in Montreal, but I tried adding it to the seasoning I use and I liked it better without the coriander.
Oh well I will have to try yours because it is different than the one I have been using for sure.
Lydia, smoked paprika would be awesome!
Amy and Joe, thanks for the vacation wishes. It’s the Denny Family Campout.
Paula, never thought I’d say this, but actually it can be a pain to have people wanting to send you things. So many of them I don’t like, and then I feel guilty when I don’t ever mention it on the blog. I probably only mention 25% of the stuff I get, so if you see me writing about a product, you know I really liked it.
TW, this was a fun experiment. I tried a couple versions before I hit on this mixture.
Vanessa, I’m great. Counting down to retirement. We should do dinner when I get back in town.
Ah yes, dry rub for steaks. So good. Photos of meat in general get my mouth watering. I think you did just fine. Thanks for visiting the blog. Good to know someone is reading 🙂 how are you?
I’ve not done much in the past with rubs, so you’ve got me thinking about experimenting more.
How cool that McCormick sends you products to try out! I think that’s awesome! My family loves grilled steak that’s been seasoned with Montreal Steak Seasoning, and so I’ll have to give your blend a try!
Kalyn – Have fun on your vacation! Will be looking forward to the slaw recipe.
Thanks, Kalyn. I’ll look forward to that slaw recipe. Have a wonderful vacation!
I think a bit of smoked paprika might work well in this rub. I’ll try it!
Amy, it’s Napa Cabbage Slaw with fennel. Recipe will be coming, but probably not this week, I’m going on vacation!
What is the nice looking side dish on the plate? It looks like maybe a slaw…? I’m definitely going to try this recipe. My family loves to go out for a steak dinner but it’s so pricey. Maybe this will make our home grilled steak taste like the restaurants.
Yikes, I am having such a busy day. Blogger is doing weird things with this post, like breaking where the “read more” break should be and adding a tiny little line under some of the text I’ve spent hours trying to find a mistake in the html but don’t see anything.
Peter, didn’t mean to ignore your comment. I bet it would be a good seasoning on potatoes!
Mallika, mustard and thyme on steak sounds good too!
Cottage Smallholder, great post on cooking steak.
Mrs. L, I do like the book. Whether I’ll do the exercises, we’ll see!
Biggles, I don’t have one of those separate flashes or any other fancy stuff! I’ll just keep plugging along. My next photo thing needs to be one of those shutter dealies where you don’t have to touch the camera.
Yeah, exposure can be dicey with high contrast foodses. Which is why I bought a shoe-mount flash, I can put light all over the darned place. POW !!!
My favorite steak seasoning is salt with a jug of red mountain goofy.
xo, Biggles
Like you I wasn’t going to buy the book until I kinda looked through it and thought it might have some additional information (I own all the other SB recipe books). The exercises are pretty basic and you could probably find them elsewhere but the diet/exercise is all in one book which makes the entire process a bit better.
And I love me some steak on the SB!
Oh, I understand about the review.
Your blog is great and it is nice to know about someone who is very public about their long-term success with south beach- inspiring!
Greg
Greg, I don’t do book reviews on the blog (and don’t want to start because then publishing companies will be asking me to accept books to review even more than they already are, plus I try to keep the blog focused on recipes.) My policy is not to mention books unless I like the book enough to buy it myself. I did buy this book and really like the expanded food lists. I haven’t read enough of the rest of the book to comment on it, but I’m going camping this weekend and planning to take a closer look at it, especially the section about exercising and core exercises. I think Dr. Agatston is about my age, so I’m interested to see what kind of an exercise program he’s come up with.
If you have the original South Beach book and use mostly traditional ingredients, and if you aren’t interested in the new exercise recommendations, you may not need the new book. For me, I feel like it was worth the money.
Hi Kalyn
This sounds like a wonderful recipe. And the steak looks good too!
Thanks for the link. Much appreciated.
Hello- since you mention the new supercharged book can you give a little mini review of it? I was thinking of purchasing it so a review of the content would be a big help.
Thanks- Greg
Just ate lean steak for dinner. Soooo good. I just whisked up some wholegrain mustard, olive oil, garlic and lemon thyme and poured it all over. I’ve saved your recipe now!
Kalyn, Montreal Steak seasoning is the ultimate blend for steak (IMO) and I’ve found the Kansas City blend to be similar.
Try the seasoning with a potato packet in the BBQ.
Biggles, thanks for the tips. Your meat photos always look so drool-worthy! Will try getting closer. I did take some photos of a tri-tip I cooked after this one that I think are a bit better. I’m finding with meat I can get a better look if I have it alone on the plate and turn the exposure down one level. I think Elise gave me that tip. I don’t think it will work so well with other food on the plate though!
Taking photographs of meat. Yeah, it can be a bit tough from time to time. The way I think of it is that Meat, is an Action Food. Unlike salad and greens, Meat is an Alpha food and wants to be on top and bold. Bring your shot in tight and only show a portion of the veggies or starch. Slice open as though you’re in the middle of devouring it. Sauces glisten, flatware is laid about. Meat doesn’t like to wait and hang out like bread & cheese do. Meat wants to go, like ‘right’ now.
Oh man, I’m hungry.
Biggles