How to Make Special Spice Mix for Red Meat

Spices are an inseparable part of cooking, especially in Iranian cuisine, where traditional dishes are aromatic and flavorful, often thanks to unique spice mixes. Special spices are used to remove the unpleasant smell of meat and to add a pleasant aroma and taste to chicken. Saeed News has previously introduced many useful spices in Iranian cooking, and here, we present a special spice blend for red meat. This spice can be used in cooking red meat and is also suitable for ground meat. Follow the recipe below to learn how to make the best red meat spice blend at home.

Ingredients for Special Red Meat Spice Mix

• Onion powder: 2 tablespoons

• Celery seeds: 1 tablespoon

• Crushed red pepper: 1/2 teaspoon

• Red pepper: 2 tablespoons

• Black and white pepper: 2 tablespoons

• Salt: 1 tablespoon

• Dried parsley: 1 tablespoon

• Dried rosemary: 1 teaspoon

• Dried basil: 1 tablespoon

• Flour: 1 cup

• Dried oregano: 2 teaspoons

Instructions for Making Special Red Meat Spice Mix

Mix all the ingredients together and store them in an airtight container. For stews, use 2 to 3 tablespoons of this mix for every half kilogram of meat.

Alternative Ingredients for Special Red Meat Spice Mix

• Kiwi: 2

• Garlic powder: 1 teaspoon

• Onion powder: 1 teaspoon

• Dried parsley powder: 1 teaspoon

• Dried rosemary powder: 1 teaspoon

• Dried basil powder: 1 teaspoon

• Curry powder: 1 teaspoon

• Turmeric: 1 teaspoon

• Black pepper: 1 teaspoon

• Red pepper: 1 teaspoon

Instructions for Making Special Red Meat Spice Mix (Alternative Method)

1. Prepare the Kiwi: To make kiwi spice for meat, first dry the kiwi. Blend two kiwis in a food processor until they become a puree. Spread a very thin layer of kiwi puree on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

2. Dry the Kiwi: Place the sheet in an oven at 150-200°F until completely dry. If an oven is not available, spread the kiwi puree on a tray and dry it in the sun.

3. Mix the Ingredients: Once dried and cooled, grind the dried kiwi with the rest of the ingredients listed above in an electric grinder. Ensure all ingredients are mixed and powdered uniformly.