Description
Homemade beef jerky that’s chewy, savory, and packed with smoky, bold flavors—perfect for snacking, gifting, or meal-prepping.
Ingredients
- Beef (Top Round or Sirloin): 2 pounds (trimmed of fat)
- Soy Sauce: 1/2 cup
- Worcestershire Sauce: 1/4 cup
- Brown Sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Liquid Smoke: 1 teaspoon
- Black Pepper: 1 teaspoon
- Garlic Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Onion Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Red Pepper Flakes: 1/2 teaspoon (optional)
- Apple Cider Vinegar: 1 tablespoon
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 175°F (80°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix all marinade ingredients in a large bowl.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Slice beef into thin strips and marinate in the fridge for at least 6 hours.
- Assemble the Dish: Remove beef, pat dry, and place on the wire rack in a single layer.
- Cook to Perfection: Dry in oven for 3 to 4 hours, flipping halfway through.
- Finishing Touches: Cool completely before storing.
- Serve and Enjoy: Enjoy as is or pack for later snacking.
Notes
- Freeze beef slightly before slicing for easier cutting.
- Use a wire rack to ensure even drying.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks at room temp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Snack
- Method: Dehydrating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 batch
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg