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Best Beef Jerky Ever Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 to 6 hours
  • Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes to 6 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This recipe for the Best Beef Jerky Ever offers a simple yet flavorful method to create tender, chewy, and savory homemade beef jerky using a flavorful marinade and oven drying technique. Perfect for a high-protein snack, it uses lean beef and a blend of spices to deliver a deliciously balanced taste.

Ingredients

Beef

  • 1 lb lean beef (sirloin, flank steak, or round)

Marinade

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for spice)

Instructions

  1. Slice the Beef: Slice the beef into thin strips, cutting against the grain to ensure tenderness and optimal texture for your jerky.
  2. Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, honey, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes (if using) to create a flavorful marinade.
  3. Marinate the Beef: Place the sliced beef into the marinade and mix well to fully coat each strip. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow flavors to deeply penetrate the meat.
  4. Preheat Oven/Dehydrator: Preheat your oven to a low temperature of 170°F (77°C) or prepare your dehydrator according to the manufacturer’s instructions to gently dry the meat.
  5. Arrange the Beef: Lay out the marinated beef strips on a baking rack placed on a baking sheet, ensuring that the strips do not overlap to promote even drying.
  6. Cook: Bake the beef in the oven for 4 to 6 hours, flipping the strips halfway through cooking to ensure even drying, until the jerky is dry, chewy, and firm but not brittle.
  7. Cool & Store: Allow the beef jerky to cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container for storage. This will help preserve its texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Cutting the beef against the grain helps keep the jerky tender.
  • Marinating overnight intensifies the flavor and improves tenderness.
  • Use a rack to allow air circulation during baking for even drying.
  • Store jerky in an airtight container in a cool, dry place or refrigerate for longer shelf life.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes for desired spice level or omit for no spice.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/best-beef-jerky-ever-recipe/