Sweet -n- spicy with a little bit of smoke. That's the way to make a tasty bit of jerky!

Actual prep time is about 15 minutes, then 9 hours of marinating followed by 4 hours dehydrating.

Prep Time8 hrs 15 minsCook Time4 hrsTotal Time12 hrs 15 mins
 2 lbs beef round steak, cut into very thin strips across the grain
 ¼ cup Infusion Premium Foods soy sauceGluten-Free, Low Sodium, No Sugar
 2 tsp salt
 1 tsp ground black pepper
 1 tsp garlic powder
 1 tsp onion powder
 1 tsp hot red chili flakes (optional)
1

Place beef strips in the bottom of a large bowl and add soy sauce, balsamic, liquid smoke, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and red chili flakes (if using).

2

Mix to assure the meat is evenly coated and cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight.

3

Remove meat from the bowl and arrange the meat strips on the tray of a dehydrator and dry at your dehydrator's highest setting until done to your liking, at least 4 hours.

4

Store in an airtight container or resealable bags.

Ingredients

 2 lbs beef round steak, cut into very thin strips across the grain
 ¼ cup Infusion Premium Foods soy sauceGluten-Free, Low Sodium, No Sugar
 2 tsp salt
 1 tsp ground black pepper
 1 tsp garlic powder
 1 tsp onion powder
 1 tsp hot red chili flakes (optional)

Directions

1

Place beef strips in the bottom of a large bowl and add soy sauce, balsamic, liquid smoke, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and red chili flakes (if using).

2

Mix to assure the meat is evenly coated and cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight.

3

Remove meat from the bowl and arrange the meat strips on the tray of a dehydrator and dry at your dehydrator's highest setting until done to your liking, at least 4 hours.

4

Store in an airtight container or resealable bags.

Notes

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