ground beef jerky

Although definitely cheaper than store bought, making your own homemade beef jerky can still be costly. It all depends on the type and cut of meat used. That’s why this ground beef jerky is so popular with my readers. It provides a large quantity of beef jerky, while remaining affordable.

Ground Beef Jerky 

beef (use 97% lean/7% fat)

garlic powder

onion powder

sea salt (we prefer 4 teaspoons)

black pepper

beef broth

Wright’s Hickory Liquid Smoke

molasses

Place the ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder,...

Place the ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, and ground black pepper in a large mixing bowl.

Stir together the beef broth, Wright's Hickory Liquid...

Stir together the beef broth, Wright's Hickory Liquid Smoke, and molasses, and then pour it into the mixing bowl with the ground beef. Stir until well combined.

Cover and marinate for at least 3 hours...

Cover and marinate for at least 3 hours in the refrigerator.

Form the meat into strips, about 1/8-1/4” thick,...

Form the meat into strips, about 1/8-1/4” thick, using a jerky gun or by using your hands or a rolling pin to flatten the meat into strips or whatever shape you desire.

Dehydrate in a dehydrator at 145 degrees (F)...

Dehydrate in a dehydrator at 145 degrees (F) for 6-12 hours.

Place the jerky strips on paper towels to...

Place the jerky strips on paper towels to cool and to absorb any excess fat (if there is any).

Consume within 12 hours at room temperature, or...

Consume within 12 hours at room temperature, or store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 7 days. For long-term storage, freeze in an airtight container and consume within 3-4 months.

This ground beef jerky recipe is that perfect jerky when you want a classic beef jerky flavor with a soft texture.

Ground Beef Jerky

beef (97/3)

Tablespoons light brown sugar

soy sauce

Worcestershire sauce

salt

coriander

red pepper flakes (optional)

Preheat the smoker.

Preheat the smoker. Preheat your smoker to 160-170 degrees F using your favorite hardwood. Strong woods like hickory or oak will give you a robust smoke flavor, mild woods like apple or maple will be more subtle.

Make the ground beef mixture.

Make the ground beef mixture. Place the ground beef in a large bowl. Add all remaining ingredients and combine with hands to distribute the seasonings evenly through the meat.

Form the jerky sticks.

Form the jerky sticks. Fill a jerky cannon and extrude the jerky onto flat racks at your desired length. Be sure the jerky isn&#039;t overlapping or touching other pieces. If you don&#039;t have a cannon, place the seasoned beef between two sheets of parchment paper. Roll the meat to an even 1/8th inch thickness using a rolling pin. Cut the flattened beef into strips using a sharp knife or pizza cutter. Remove the top sheet of parchment, place your flat rack on top of the meat, and carefully flip the whole thing over. Remove the remaining sheet of parchment paper and gently separate the jerky strips on the rack.

Dehydrate the ground beef jerky.

Dehydrate the ground beef jerky. Place the jerky topped flat racks on the grill grates, close the lid, and smoke for 2.5-3 hours total. The jerky will have shrunk in size, picked up a dark red color, and bend without breaking when it is finished. If you have an instant read thermometer, you can check to make sure the strips have cooked above 165 degrees F.

Cool, store, and enjoy!

Cool, store, and enjoy! Allow your jerky strips to cool completely on the rack before transferring to a zip top bag. This jerky will last for 2 weeks in the refrigerator.

This original ground beef jerky recipe is rich and flavorful as well as easy and quick to make! No marinating required. Everyone will love these meaty protein snacks.

Jerkyholic's Original Ground Beef Jerky

lb beef (10% fat

tbsp worcestershire sauce

tsp black pepper

lemon pepper

tsp curry powder (red)

ginger powder

tsp liquid smoke (optional)

tsp curing salt (optional)

In a bowl, combine the 1lb of ground beef with the other ingredients

Mix the ground beef and seasonings thoroughly

If using a jerky gun, load the gun with the ground beef mixture &amp; shoot 4-5" long strips onto a dehydrator tray or on a baking sheet

If not using a jerky gun, spread the ground meat on a baking sheet, cover with wax paper, and roll with a rolling pin until meat is 1/4" thick

Slice the pan of beef into jerky strips 4-5" long and 1" thick

Dry with your favorite jerky making method. I used a dehydrator at 160F for 3 1/2 hours

Ground jerky is finished when it first starts becoming dry to the touch. It should bend without breaking in half. If it cracks in half when bent a little bit, it was over dried

Calling all dog lovers! Treat your best friend to some special homemade dog jerky, it&#039;s SUPER easy to make and they will love you forever!

Healthy Homemade Dog Jerky

water

tsp Cinnamon (ground)

In a bowl, combine ingredients and add to 1lb of ground beef

spread the ground meat on a baking sheet, cover with wax paper, and roll with a rolling pin until meat is ¼" thick

Slice the pan of beef into jerky strips 4-5&quot; long and 1&quot; wide and place on dehydrator trays or cooling racks

Dry on high in a dehydrator or in a 200°F oven for 3-5 hours until finished. Place a wooden spoon in the door of the oven to prop it open allowing moisture to escape.

Use scissors to cut the jerky strips into 1&quot; square treats.

I'd never made jerky and didn't have a clue how it was made. Thank goodness this recipe was at the top of my list in my google search.  It was so easy to do and the jerky came out perfect!  My dogs LOVE IT!!  Thank you!

Tired of high prices for jerky!! These receipts sound simple and healthy and a heck of a lot cheaper. Keep up the good work! Have 4 adult GSDs and training 2 more puppies. I'll probably make it for all my friends and competitors. President GSD of Atlanta

Can I feed my dog cold jerky from the fridge? I made chicken jerky no spices at all. Or do I let it get room temperature?

Ground beef jerky in the oven? YES! This Midwest Ground Beef Jerky recipe has the flavor and an easier chew for those who don't like tough jerky.

Midwest Ground Beef Jerky

tsp liquid smoke (hickory)

brown sugar

tsp kosher salt

cayenne pepper

tsp Prague Powder (curing salt)

tsp corn syrup solids (optional)

Dry with your favorite jerky making method. I used my oven at 170F for 4 hours

Edit: Leaving to cure for 30hrs. I don't know why I said 18hrs. Will let you know how it goes. I'm doing a 4lb batch.

Hi Will, UK calling! Stumbled on this recipe for this Ground Beef Jerky this morning. Been making jerky from kits in the past, but had some Prague Powder #1 in store. Thought I'd try this out, but changed your recipe slightly as I did not have the Liquid Smoke or the Corn Syrup Solids. I switched the Liquid Smoke for Balsamic Vinegar (added sweetness and tang!), and added 4tbs of Smoked Paprika (smoke!). The Corn Syrup Solid, I did not have an alternative so left it as is and hand mixed for a good 5 minutes. It will be interesting how it comes out. The mix smells great! It's all in the fridge for 18hrs. I'll finish it tomorrow afternoon in my Dehydrator and will let you know how it goes. Wish me luck! :)

Making this with a Cabelas Harvester dehydrator I dried on high for 3 hours rotating the trays each hour.  I finished it on medium for 2 hours.  Checking this with a meat thermometer I am confident I got all the trays to temp and didn't over dry it.   Hope this helps those use a dehydrator.  First batch with beef was very good.  Venison is in the fridge for tomorrow.

Thanks, stuck to the recipe. Great stuff.

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