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outback steakhouse steak seasoning

Outback Steakhouse Steak Seasoning Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp dried thyme
  • ¼ tsp turmeric
  • 1 tbsp high-smoke-point oil (for searing)

Method
 

  1. Add all 10 spices to a small bowl and stir for 30 seconds until the color is uniform and the brown sugar is fully combined with no clumps.
  2. Pat the steak dry with paper towels, then press 1½ to 2 tsp of seasoning per side firmly onto the meat, coating the edges. Rest at room temperature for 15 to 45 minutes.
  3. Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat for 2 minutes until smoking. Add 1 tbsp oil and sear the steak 3 to 4 minutes per side for a 1-inch steak, until it reaches 130°F (54°C) for medium-rare.
  4. Rest the steak for 5 minutes, slice against the grain, and transfer to a warm plate. Scatter a pinch of flaky sea salt over the cut surface and add a few fresh thyme sprigs to serve.

Notes

The dry seasoning blend is enough for 4 to 6 steaks depending on size, so you will almost certainly have leftovers. Transfer what you do not use to a small jar right away rather than leaving it in the bowl. If your brown sugar has hardened into lumps, break it up before mixing so it distributes evenly through the blend.