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Ground Beef Jerky

Ground Beef Jerky

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  • 330 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $8

INGREDIENTS

  • Spices and Seasonings

    • 🧂 2 teaspoons canning salt
    • 1 teaspoon chili powder
    • 🧄 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 🧅 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
    • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste (Optional)

  • Meats

    • 🥩 1 pound extra lean ground beef

STEPS

1

Stir salt, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, ginger, black pepper, and cayenne pepper together in a large bowl; add ground beef and mix well.

2

Pass beef mixture through a meat grinder set with the finest blade.

3

Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Place wire-racks onto baking sheets.

4

Place 1/2 ground beef mixture between two sheets of heavy plastic on a solid, level surface. Firmly roll beef mixture to a thickness of 1/8 inch. Remove the top layer of plastic wrap, invert beef mixture onto prepared baking sheet, and remove the bottom layer of plastic wrap. Repeat for remaining beef mixture.

5

Bake beef mixture in the preheated oven with the oven door slightly ajar for 2 1/2 hours. Rotate the baking sheet. Bake until jerky is cooked through, another 3 hours. Remove jerky from oven and cut into strips while warm.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

126

Calories

  • 12
    Protein
  • 1
    Carbs
  • 8
    Fats

💡 Use a meat grinder for better texture in the jerky.Leaving the oven door slightly ajar allows moisture to escape, resulting in a better dry texture.Jerky can be stored in an airtight container or vacuum-sealed bag for maximum shelf life.