TERIYAKI BEEF JERKY

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Jerky is a portable, chewy snack. You can make your own with our recipe. The meat has a savory flavor and a bit of heat. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 4h40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 beef flank steak (1-1/2 to 2 pounds)
2/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup honey
3 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1-1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon liquid smoke

Steps:

Trim all visible fat from steak. Freeze, covered, 30 minutes or until firm. Slice steak along the grain into long 1/8-in.-thick strips., Transfer to a large resealable plastic bag. In a small bowl, whisk remaining ingredients; add to beef. Seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate 2 hours or overnight, turning occasionally. , Preheat oven to 170°. Transfer beef and marinade to a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes. Using tongs, remove beef from marinade; drain on paper towels. Discard marinade., Arrange beef strips in single layer on wire racks placed on 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Dry in oven 4-5 hours or until beef becomes dry and leathery, rotating pans occasionally. (Or use a commercial dehydrator, following manufacturer's directions.), Remove from oven; cool completely. Using paper towels, blot any beads of oil on jerky. For best quality and longer storage, store jerky, covered, in refrigerator or freezer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 139mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 17g protein.