Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering experience of homemade beef jerky that’s bursting with flavor. This easy-to-follow recipe combines tender cuts of beef with a savory marinade, creating the perfect chewy snack for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Top Round or Flank Steak
- 1/2 cup low-sodium Soy Sauce
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire Sauce
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper (optional)
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Slice the beef into thin strips (about 1/4 inch) against the grain for optimal tenderness.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if using.
- Marinate the beef strips in the mixture for at least 6 hours or overnight for maximum flavor absorption.
- Preheat your dehydrator to 160°F or oven to its lowest setting (around 170°F).
- Arrange marinated strips on dehydrator trays or parchment-lined baking sheets without overlapping.
- Dehydrate for 4-6 hours until dry yet slightly pliable; test by bending a strip.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Category: Snack
- Method: Dehydrating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz (28g)
- Calories: 116
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 45mg