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A piece of homemade beef jerky made the dehydrator with more jerky behind it.
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Homemade Beef Jerky in a Food Dehydrator

A fun and easy kitchen project, homemade beef jerky is also the perfect snack!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Additional Time4 hours
Total Time8 hours 30 minutes
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 141kcal
Author: Laura

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds lean beef
  • 2 TBSP soy sauce
  • 2 TBSP honey
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp smoke flavor optional

Instructions

  • slice the beef thin, freeze it for a little bit if you want it to be easier to slice
  • place sliced beef in a mixing bowl
  • mix the soy sauce and honey and add spices, you can add red pepper flakes of cayenne if you like it spicy
  • mix HALF the seasoning mixture into the beef to check for flavor
  • to check for flavor heat a small skillet over medium heat and cook a small piece fo beef
  • if you like the flavor don't add any more of the seasoning mix
  • if you think it needs MORE flavor add the remaining seasoning mix
  • mix the meat thoroughly, cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours
  • to dehydrate jerky: set dehydrator to 155°
  • lay meat on trays, pat dry with paper towels
  • put trays in dehydrator and close it up
  • dehydrate for 2-4 hours or until the meat is dry and flexible
  • store air tight in the refrigerator

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 141kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 320mg | Potassium: 331mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 2mg