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Best Homemade Oven Beef Jerky
Best Homemade Oven Beef Jerky - Our homemade beef jerky recipe makes a savory snack that's Paleo, Keto, and Gluten Free. It's packed with flavor and protein, and has the perfect chewable jerky texture!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Marinating Time
2 hrs
Total Time
5 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 15
Calories: 124 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 pounds beef eye of round or sirloin tip roast
- 3/4 cup gluten-free soy sauce (coconut aminos for paleo)
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons liquid smoke
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ancho chile powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
Instructions
- Trim all exterior fat off the beef roast. Flash freeze the beef for 30-45 minutes, so it's frozen on the outside, but soft-ish on the inside. This aids in slicing the beef thin. Then slice the beef roast against the grain into 1/8-inch thick strips.
- Place the beef strips in a large zip bag. Add all remaining ingredients to the bag. Zip the bag closed, then shack and massage the beef so the seasoning coats every strip.
- Place the bag in the refrigerator and marinate the beef for at least 2 hours, but up to 12 hours. *The longer the beef marinades, the better!
- When ready to bake, heat the oven to 175 degrees F. Line 2-3 large rimmed baking sheets with foil, and place baking racks on the pans.
- Drain the marinade off the beef and lay the strips in a single layer across the baking racks.
- Bake the beef jerky for 3-4 hours, until it reaches your desired texture. At the 3-hour mark, take one piece out of the oven and cool. Then test for texture and continue baking if needed.
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Notes
- If the beef jerky is dry, you can store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
- If the beef jerky is dry, you can store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
- *If you leave fatty bits on the beef, you may want to refrigerate it.
- *If you leave fatty bits on the beef, you may want to refrigerate it.
Nutrition Information
Serving
3strips
Calories
124kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
49mg
(16%)
Sodium
750mg
(31%)
Potassium
386mg
(11%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
0g
(0%)
Vitamin A
165IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
0.6mg
(1%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
2.4mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 15Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 124
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3strips | |
| Calories | 124kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 750mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 386mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 165IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.