Homemade Beef Jerky

Name: Homemade Beef Jerky
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 375 min
Ingredients: 0.75 cup Worcestershire sauce; 0.75 cup soy sauce; 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, or to taste; 1 tablespoon honey, or more to taste; 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 2 pounds beef top round, thinly sliced

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This beef jerky recipe uses a relatively quick method. While you can find many artisan brands out there, making homemade beef jerky is fun, easy, and all the rage! Have your butcher slice the beef for you.

By Chef John

Updated on March 10, 2023

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

3 hrs

Additional Time:

3 hrs

Total Time:

6 hrs 15 mins

Servings:

6

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Ingredients

¾ cup Worcestershire sauce
¾ cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon smoked paprika, or to taste
1 tablespoon honey, or more to taste
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 pounds beef top round, thinly sliced

Directions

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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Preheat the oven to 175 degrees F (80 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top.
Transfer beef to paper towels to dry. Discard marinade.

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

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

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Cut jerky with scissors into bite-sized pieces.

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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 (per serving)

286	Calories
11g	Fat
14g	Carbs
33g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 286
% 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
Vitamin C 6mg	30%
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.