Homemade Beef Jerky

Name: Homemade Beef Jerky Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h 30 min
Total time: 4 h 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp garlic salt; 1 tbsp onion powder; 1 tsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp liquid smoke; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tbsp hot sauce; 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce; 2 tbsp teriyaki sauce; 1/4 cup coconut aminos; 1.5 lbs beef bottom round steak, thinly sliced

Homemade beef jerky made with a savory-sweet marinade of brown sugar, soy sauce, Worcestershire, and warm spices delivers restaurant-quality results without a dehydrator. This simple method uses an oven to dry thin-sliced beef into chewy, flavorful strips.

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Total

4h 45m

Servings

8

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$23–$38

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp garlic salt
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp liquid smoke
1 tsp paprika
1 tbsp hot sauce
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp teriyaki sauce
1/4 cup coconut aminos
1.5 lbs beef bottom round steak, thinly sliced

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Instructions

1
In a large mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, black pepper, garlic salt, onion powder, lemon juice, liquid smoke, paprika, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, teriyaki sauce, and coconut aminos. Whisk until well combined.
2
Add the thinly sliced beef to the marinade, ensuring each piece is fully coated.
3
Cover the bowl and refrigerate to marinate for at least 12-24 hours for the best flavor.
4
Lay the marinated beef strips in a single layer on the dehydrator trays, making sure they do not overlap.
5
Place the trays into the food dehydrator.
6
Set the dehydrator to 165°F (74°C) and dehydrate for approximately 4.5 hours. The exact time will depend on the thickness of your meat.
7
Once the jerky is done, remove it from the dehydrator and let it cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Slice beef against the grain into strips 1/4-inch thick for tender jerky; with-the-grain slices will be tough and stringy.
Pat marinated strips dry with paper towels before drying to remove excess liquid and speed up the process.
Arrange strips on oven racks without overlapping; prop the oven door slightly ajar with a wooden spoon to let moisture escape evenly.
Test doneness by bending a strip—it should flex without snapping or releasing moisture when pressed.

Substitutions

Liquid smoke → smoked paprika (1 tsp) or hickory powder for a less intense smoke flavor
Hot sauce → cayenne pepper (1/2 tsp) or sriracha (1 tbsp) to adjust heat level
Brown sugar → maple syrup or honey (use 3 tbsp) for a different sweetness profile