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10 BEST BEEF RUBS (HINT: YOU ALREADY HAVE THE INGREDIENTS IN YOUR KITCHEN
It’s no secret. We like beef.

We don’t have beef for every meal, but you will usually find it on our dinner table two to three times a week.

Generally, we like to keep it simple. We season beef with kosher salt so that the flavor of the beef really shines.
Ingredients
  • Below we list 10 of our favorite beef rubs. They use 15 common ingredients, but each rub is very different.
  • Brown Sugar
  • Cayenne Pepper
  • Chili Powder
  • Cocoa
  • Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
  • Cumin
  • Dill Seed
  • Garlic Powder
  • Ground Black Pepper
  • Kosher Salt
  • Onion Powder
  • Oregano
  • Paprika
  • Thyme
  • White Sugar
  • subheading: 10 OF OUR FAVORITE BEEF RUBS:
  • subheading: ALL PURPOSE RUBS:
  • The Dalmatian (Salt & Pepper)  - This is a classic. It will tenderize the meat and bring out its natural flavor. We like using kosher salt (a small amount will do) and freshly ground black pepper.
  • DIY 8:3:1:1 -  We’ve talked about this 8:3:1:1 rub before.  It is one of our favorites because you can use almost any ingredient in your spice cabinet and your meat will turn out great. One of our favorite combinations is 8 Tbsp light brown sugar, 3 Tbsp kosher salt, 1 Tbsp chili powder, ½ tsp ground black pepper, ½ tsp cayenne pepper, ½ tsp thyme and ½ tsp onion powder.
  • All-purpose Dry Rub - Mix 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp oregano, 2 tsp garlic powder, 2 tsp onion powder, 1 Tbsp chili powder, 1 Tbsp salt, 1 Tbsp paprika, ¼ cup brown sugar.
  • subheading: STEAK AND HAMBURGER RUBS:
  • Basic All-Purpose Steak Seasoning  - Mix 2 Tbsp kosher salt, 2 Tbsp garlic powder, 1 Tbsp onion powder, and 1 Tbsp cracked black pepper.
  • Sweet & Spicy Hamburger Rub - Mix 3 Tbsp paprika, 1 Tbsp freshly ground black pepper, 1 Tbsp dark brown sugar, 2 tsp chili powder, 2 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp sea salt, 1 tsp cayenne pepper.
  • Cocoa Rub - Mix 2 tsp cocoa, 1 tsp salt, 2 Tbsp brown sugar, 1 Tbsp garlic powder, 1 Tbsp onion powder, 1 Tbsp ground cumin, 1 Tbsp chili powder, 1 Tbsp ground black pepper.
  • Carolina BBQ Rub -Mix 2 Tbsp salt, 2 Tbsp sugar, 2 Tbsp brown sugar, 2 Tbsp ground cumin, 2 Tbsp chili powder, 2 Tbsp ground black pepper, 1 Tbsp cayenne pepper, ¼ cup paprika.
  • Montreal Steak Seasoning Rub - Mix 2 Tbsp kosher salt, 2 Tbsp ground black pepper, 2 Tbsp paprika, 1 Tbsp onion powder, 1 Tbsp garlic powder, 1 Tbsp ground coriander, 1 Tbsp dill seeds, 1 Tbsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • subheading: ROAST & BRISKET RUB:
  • Roast Dry Rub -Mix 3 Tbsp garlic powder, 2 Tbsp salt, 2 Tbsp Ground Black pepper, 1 tsp chili powder  and ½ tsp cumin.
  • Beef Brisket Rub - Mix 1 cup white sugar, 1 cup brown sugar, ¼ cup salt, ⅛ cup ground black pepper, ⅛ cup paprika, and 1 Tbsp garlic powder.
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