The Ultimate Homemade Beef Jerky Recipe: Mouthwatering and Irresist

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
3 hrs
Additional Time:
3 hrs
Total Time:
6 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • ¾cupWorcestershire sauce

  • ¾cupsoy sauce

  • 1tablespoonsmoked paprika, or to taste

  • 1tablespoonhoney, or more to taste

  • 2teaspoonsfreshly ground black pepper

  • 1teaspoonred pepper flakes

  • 1teaspoongarlic powder

  • 1teaspoononion powder

  • 2poundsbeef top round, thinly sliced

Cooking Directions

  1. Whisk together Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, smoked paprika, honey, black pepper, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, and onion powder in a large bowl. Add beef; mix until completely coated with marinade. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator, 3 hours to overnight.

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  2. Preheat the oven to 175 degrees F (80 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top.

  3. Transfer beef to paper towels to dry. Discard marinade.

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  4. Arrange beef slices in a single layer on the prepared wire rack on the baking sheet.

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  5. Bake in the preheated oven until dry and leathery, 3 to 4 hours.

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  6. Cut jerky with scissors into bite-sized pieces.

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  7. Enjoy!

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Editor’s Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of marinade ingredients. The actual amount of marinade consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories286
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
11g
13%
Saturated Fat
4g
20%
Cholesterol
81mg
27%
Sodium
2179mg
95%
Total Carbohydrate
14g
5%
Dietary Fiber
1g
3%
Total Sugars
7g
Protein
33g
65%
Vitamin C
6mg
7%
Calcium
55mg
4%
Iron
6mg
32%
Potassium
679mg
14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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