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Keto Beef Jerky

Homemade beef jerky with no sugar or starchy fillers: lean beef marinated overnight, then dried low and slow in a dehydrator.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Marinate 12 hours
Total Time 17 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 16 servings (1 oz)
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb lean beef top round, sirloin tip or flank steak, trimmed of fat
  • 1/2 cup tamari or soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 tablespoon sugar-free brown sweetener optional

Method
 

  1. Put the beef in the freezer for 1 to 2 hours so it's firm and easier to slice. Slice against the grain into 1/4-inch strips.
  2. Whisk the marinade ingredients together. Add the beef, toss to coat, cover and refrigerate 8 to 24 hours.
  3. Drain the strips and pat dry. Lay them in a single layer on dehydrator trays without touching.
  4. Dehydrate at 160°F for 4 to 6 hours, until the jerky bends and cracks but doesn't snap. Start checking at 4 hours.
  5. Cool completely, then store in an airtight container.

Notes

Set your dehydrator to 160°F for food safety. Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer.