SWEET AND SPICY BEEF JERKY

Sweet and spicy beef jerky image

Provided by Taylor Simpkins

Time 18h

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 Tbsp ketchup
3 Tbsp brown sugar, lightly packed
1/8 or 1/4 tsp red pepper
1-2 tsp red pepper flakes
2 lb beef top round steak, boneless
4 Tbsp soy sauce, low sodium
1/2 tsp pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 onion powder
1/4-1/2 tsp liquid smoke flavoring

Steps:

1. Cut the steak into the desired thickness (roughly 1/8 inch) I buy the top round that is already thin sliced so it saves me a step!
2. Mix all of the ingredients into a large bowl (minus the steak) and whisk to combine
3. Transfer the strips of steak along with the marinade into a ziplock bag and squeeze out as much air as possible. Massage to combine the marinade into the meat. If you don't have a ziplock, use a large bowl tightly wrapped with cling wrap or foil
4. Marinate at least a couple of hours but preferably overnight for best flavor
5. When you're ready to dehydrate, take steak out of the bag or bowl, pat it dry (I use hand towels for better absorption and simply wash them after)
6. Align strips of steak onto the racks In your dehydrator
7. Cook for roughly 6 hours at 160 degrees (Longer time will be needed for thicker sliced steak) there's no need to flip your steak!
8. When it's done your jerky should be dry and a little chewy and perfect! It should look something like this