Description
Learn how to make the Best Beef Jerky Ever at home with this easy recipe. Tender slices of beef marinated in a flavorful blend of soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and spices, then dried to perfection for a delicious snack.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 2 lbs beef top round or flank steak (trimmed of fat and sliced 1/8–1/4 inch thick against the grain)
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
Instructions
- Marinate the Beef: Place the sliced beef in a large zip-top bag or shallow container. Whisk together soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, liquid smoke, spices, and pour over beef. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
- Prepare for Drying: Preheat oven to 175°F or set up dehydrator. Line baking sheets with foil and wire racks. Arrange marinated beef in a single layer.
- Drying Process: Bake or dehydrate for 3–4 hours, flipping halfway, until jerky is dry but flexible. Cool completely before storing.
Notes
- Freeze beef for 30 minutes before slicing for easier cutting.
- Store jerky in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or refrigerate for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Snack
- Method: Oven-Dried, Dehydrated
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 oz
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
