Matt's Jerky Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 pounds beef top round
• 0.67 cups soy sauce
• 0.25 cups Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons liquid smoke flavoring
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons finely ground black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Freeze beef about 20 minutes to make it easier to slice. Slice beef, against the grain, into strips about ¼-inch thick.

2. 2

   Whisk soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, liquid smoke, onion powder, chili powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper together in a large bowl. Add beef strips; toss to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; marinate in the refrigerator, stirring at least twice, for 18 to 24 hours.

3. 3

   Preheat a dehydrator to 160 degrees F (70 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.

4. 4

   Remove beef strips from marinade and shake off excess; arrange on dehydrator trays. Discard remaining marinade. Dehydrate beef strips until dried, about 8 hours.