How to Make Homemade Beef Jerky

Ingredients

• 2 lb lean beef (top round or flank)
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp brown sugar

Instructions

1. 1Slice the beef thinly against the grain, about 1/4 inch thick.
2. 2Whisk together the marinade ingredients in a bowl.
3. 3Coat the beef strips and refrigerate for 4–12 hours.
4. 4Pat the strips dry and arrange on dehydrator trays or oven racks.
5. 5Dry at 160°F for 3–4 hours until it bends without breaking.
6. 6Cool completely before storing in an airtight container.