Description
Learn how to make delicious beef jerky at home with this easy recipe. Perfect for snacking or as a high-protein treat, this homemade jerky is flavorful and satisfying.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 2 lbs lean beef (top round, flank, or sirloin tip)
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Trim all visible fat from the beef and slice it into 1/8- to 1/4-inch thick strips against the grain.
- Marinate the Beef: Whisk together soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, liquid smoke, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes. Pour the marinade over the beef, mix to coat, and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Dehydrate the Beef: Preheat dehydrator to 160°F (71°C) or oven to lowest temperature. Arrange beef strips on trays and dry for 4–6 hours in dehydrator or 3–4 hours in the oven, flipping halfway through.
- Cool and Store: Let jerky cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
Notes
- For best texture, partially freeze the meat for 30 minutes before slicing.
- Jerky can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Snack
- Method: Dehydrating, Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 oz
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
