Wild Bill’s Beef Jerky Recipe
Do you want a tasty, chewy snack full of flavor? Try this Wild Bill’s Beef Jerky Recipe. It’s salty, a little spicy, and very yummy.
Equipment
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Big mixing bowl
- Measuring spoons
- Plastic bags or a container
- Dehydrator or oven
- Wire rack
- Baking tray
- Paper towels
Ingredients
- 2 pounds of lean beef like top round
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
Instructions
- Cut the beef thin across the grain.
- Mix all sauces and spices in a bowl.
- Add beef slices to the bowl and mix well.
- Cover and let it sit in the fridge overnight.
- Heat oven or dehydrator to 160°F.
- Dry the beef with paper towels.
- Put the slices on a rack or tray.
- Cook for 4 to 6 hours.
- The beef should be dry but bendy.
- Let it cool before storing in bags.
Notes
- Use meat with little or no fat.
- Put meat in freezer for 30 mins—it cuts easier.
- Dry meat slices before cooking.
- Keep jerky in airtight bags or containers.
- Want it spicier? Add more red pepper!