Wicked Good Homemade Beef Jerky

Before you begin, this homemade beef jerky recipe requires an overnight marinade, and a food dehydrator, so plan accordingly. Rather than trying to sweeten this recipe, it’s keto-friendly and pure savory jerky full of smoke flavor and ready to be brought on hiking trips, as snacks for work, or as a compliment to your cheese plate, without worrying about the carbs.

Wicked Good Homemade Beef Jerky Recipe

Servings: 16 – 1 oz. servings

Prep Time: 5 minutes plus time to marinate| Cooking Time: 4-6 hours | Total Time: 28-30 hours

Nutritional Facts: 1g Net Carbs | 96 Calories | 5g Fat | 1g Carbs | 12g Protein | 0g Fiber

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs lean flank steak
• 1/3 cup coconut aminos (you can also use Tamari)
• 1 tbsp liquid smoke
• 2 tsp garlic salt
• 1 tsp onion salt
• 1 tsp cracked black pepper
• 1 tsp ground allspice
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar

Steps:

1. Remove any excess fat from your beef, because fat cause early spoilage, and it’s also the reason why this is a rare case in keto to choose a lean cut of beef.
2. Slice your flank steak into 1” strips, with the grain, although cutting against the grain with jerky will result in crumbly jerky that some people love.
   
3. Combine steak, and the rest of the ingredients into an air-tight container and let marinate overnight.
   
   
4. Turn your dehydrator to 160 degrees, and cook for at least four hours, until it reaches your desired consistency. Follow your manufacturer’s instructions, because some models may require you to rotate your trays during the process. 2-3lbs of raw steak will result in about 1lb. of dried jerky.
   
   
   

Wicked Good Homemade Beef Jerky

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Rather than trying to sweeten this recipe, it’s keto-friendly and pure savory jerky full of smoke flavor and ready to be brought on hiking trips, as snacks for work, or as a compliment to your cheese plate, without worrying about the carbs.

• Author: Amanda C. Hughes
• Prep Time: 5 minutes plus time to marinade
• Cook Time: 4-6 hours
• Total Time: 28-30 minutes
• Yield: 16 – 1 oz. Servings 1x
• Category: Snacks

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Ingredients

• 2 lbs lean flank steak
• 1/3 cup coconut aminos (you can also use Tamari)
• 1 tbsp liquid smoke
• 2 tsp garlic salt
• 1 tsp onion salt
• 1 tsp cracked black pepper
• 1 tsp ground allspice
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions

1. Remove any excess fat from your beef, because fat cause early spoilage, and it’s also the reason why this is a rare case in keto to choose a lean cut of beef.
2. Slice your flank steak into 1” strips, with the grain, although cutting against the grain with jerky will result in crumbly jerky that some people love.
3. Combine steak, and the rest of the ingredients into an air-tight container and let marinate overnight.
4. Turn your dehydrator to 160 degrees, and cook for at least four hours, until it reaches your desired consistency. Follow your manufacturer’s instructions, because some models may require you to rotate your trays during the process. 2-3lbs of raw steak will result in about 1lb. of dried jerky.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 16 – 1 oz. Servings
• Calories: 96
• Fat: 5g
• Carbohydrates: 1g
• Fiber: 0g
• Protein: 15g

Keywords: Homemade Beef Jerky

For another easy and delicious snack, try my Roasted Pumpkin Seeds next.