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Sugar-Free Keto Beef Jerky
5 from 129 votes

Sugar-Free Keto Beef Jerky

This sugar-free keto beef jerky uses flank steak thinly sliced across the grain and seasoned simply with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and chili powder. The meat is pounded thin and dried in a low-temperature oven to yield chewy, flavorful jerky without sugar or added preservatives.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
4 hrs
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 137 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds flank steak partially frozen
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt or ½ tablespoon of any other salt, including Morton kosher salt, Diamond Crystal brand
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 225°F. Line two large, rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Unfold the steak and place it on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, cut the steak crosswise, against the grain (so that you sever the tough, thin fibers you can see on the steak) into 2-inch-wide strips.
  3. You want the strips to be around ⅛-inch thick, so if they are thicker, slice each strip lengthwise into two thinner, ⅛-inch-thick strips. This is easier to do if the meat is partially frozen.
  4. Allow the meat strips to rest at room temperature for about 15 minutes so that they fully defrost and become more pliable. Then, arrange them in a single layer on a cutting board, cover them with cling wrap, and use a meat pounder to pound them so that they are thinner and more even in thickness.
  5. Place the beef strips in a large bowl. Add the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and chili powder. Toss with your hands until the meat is thoroughly coated.
  6. Arrange the meat pieces on the two prepared baking sheets, not touching each other. Bake for 3 hours, rotating the position of the baking sheets midway through baking, until the beef is browned and dry. The smell will be amazing!
  7. Remove the beef strips to a cooling rack placed on a tray or foil (to catch any drips). Allow them to cool and dry for about 30 minutes before enjoying them.

Notes

  • Use partially frozen steak to enable thin, even slicing and easier pounding.
  • Let meat rest at room temperature before pounding to soften fibers and avoid tearing.
  • Store finished jerky refrigerated in an airtight container up to 4 days; freeze for up to 3 months with wax paper layers.
  • Keep packed jerky cold during transport and consume within two hours for safety.

Nutrition Information

Calories 137kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Sodium 492mg (21%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 137

% Daily Value*

Calories 137kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 492mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.