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Beef Jerky
The best homemade Beef Jerky ever! This easy, economical, grab-and-go treat is EXACTLY what you want for summer campouts and road trips!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
7 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 35 pieces
Calories: 57 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 pounds boneless eye of round roast (2 to 3 pounds)
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Place the roast in the freezer for 30-45 minutes to make slicing it easier. Once chilled, remove for the freezer and slice as thinly as possible against the grain. Cut the slices into strips if desired and place the steak in a large zip-top food storage bag.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Pour the soy sauce marinade over the meat and allow to marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. (I like to place the bag in a dish, just in case there are any leaks.)
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with foil and put a wire rack over the foil on each sheet.
- Arrange the beef pieces onto the racks so they do not touch, Place both trays in the oven and cook for 5 to 6 hours. Switch the lower and upper trays to the other rack after 3 hours.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
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Notes
- This recipe yields 30-40 pieces of jerky. Nutritional information will vary depending on the size of the piece.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1piece
Calories
57kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
23mg
(8%)
Sodium
213mg
(9%)
Potassium
18mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
29IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
4mg
(0%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 35pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 57
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1piece | |
| Calories | 57kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 213mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 18mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 29IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.