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Beef Jerky Recipe Perfect Protein Snack

Beef Jerky Recipe Perfect Protein Snack

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Homemade beef jerky made from marinated beef, dried for a chewy snack.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 10 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 227

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds eye of round roast fat and silver skin removed
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon unseasoned meat tenderizer
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Method
 

  1. Cut the meat into thin strips, about 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick, slicing against the grain.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, stir together soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, smoked paprika, meat tenderizer, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
  3. Add the meat strips to the marinade, making sure each piece is fully coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight for the best flavor.
  4. Remove the meat from the marinade, allowing any excess liquid to drip off. Lay the strips in a single layer on the wire racks, ensuring they don’t overlap.
  5. Bake the jerky at a low temperature until it feels dry but still bends slightly without breaking.
  6. Allow the jerky to cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container for storage.

Nutrition

Calories: 227kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 27gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 935mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 14g

Notes

Bake at a low temperature for even drying and better texture.

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