There are a few things that make chili garlic beef jerky special. This beef jerky has a strong hot flavor that is perfect for those who love spicy food. The beef is tender and juicy, and the flavors are well-balanced.
There is a slight sweetness from the brown sugar, and the heat from the chili peppers gives this jerky a nice kick. It is definitely worth trying this jerky.
1. The Ideal Cut for Chili Garlic Beef Jerky
The ideal cut of meat for making beef jerky is any round roast. Roasts from the top round, bottom round, or the eye or round are perfect for this recipe. Although a London broil is typically a flank steak, it is also an excellent pick for jerky.
They are reasonably priced, wonderfully meaty, and almost fat-free. Most foods contain fat to enhance flavor, but the fat in beef jerky causes it to spoil faster. I like lean beef cuts like bottom round, eye of round, and for this recipe, I decided to use a bottom round cut.
2. Ingredients You Need
Most ingredients needed to make beef jerky at home are accessible pantry staples. Spices and sauces can be varied to achieve your favorite flavor.
- 3 tablespoons of Chili Sauce (Sriracha)
- 1/2 cup of soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of brown sugar
- 1 Garlic glove
- 1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon of Prague Powder #1 curing salt
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And of course a beef. We need about 1 pound.
3. Prepping the Beef
Firstly, we need to remove all fat from the beef.
Secondly, we must leave the beef in the refrigerator for about an hour. It helps with cutting, making it easier.
Cut the beef into thin slices with a sharp knife and mix it with a marinade.
To make the marinade, combine all of the ingredients in a container Use a measuring cup to acquire the correct proportions.
The meat must first marinade in a delicious sauce for several hours, ideally up to 24 hours, to produce the most delicious jerky possible.
4. How to Make Beef Jerky in a Dehydrator
You should reduce the extra liquid by putting the beef on paper towels for a few minutes.
Using a dehydrator is the easiest method for creating Chili Garlic beef jerky. As soon as the thin beef strips are on the dehydrator trays, preheat the appliance to 160 – 175 Farangete.
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The beef jerky is done when it feels dry to the touch and cannot be bent without cracking. The jerky needs to be at least 160 degrees inside and should bend slightly before breaking.
If it snaps suddenly, like a cracker, it is overdone. You should check the jerky periodically while it is cooking to see if it is done. If jerky is cut thin enough, it should cook in less than four hours.
You’ll end up with 6.9 ounces ( 197 g. ) of Chili Garlic beef jerky.
Recipe
Makes 5 servings
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Marinade Time: 6 hours
Drying Time: 5 hours
| Ingredients | Cost |
| 1 lb beef — bottom round (any could work) | $9.15 per 1 lb. at Walmart |
| 1/4 teaspoon Prague Powder #1 curing salt | Between $12 and $13 for a 2.5 lb. pack (96 teaspoons per pound means that 1/4 of a teaspoon equates to 0.01 cents) |
| 1 garlic glove | Between $0.4 and $0.5 per whole garlic at Walmart. |
| 1/2 cup of soy sauce | $1.52 for a 15 oz. container at Walmart ( 1/4 cup or 4 oz. = 0.40 cents ) |
| 1 tablespoon brown sugar | $2.17 for 2lb. container at Walmart (31 tbsp. per pound means that 1 tbsp. equates to 0.04 cents) |
| 1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper | $0.98 per 1.75 oz. container at Walmart (6 tsp. per oz. means that 1 teaspoon equates to 0.09 cents) |
| 3 tablespoons of Chili Sauce (Sriracha) | $1.76 for a 9 oz. container at Walmart (2 tbsp per oz. – 0.20 cents equates 0.30 cents per 3 tablespoons) |
| Total Cost: | $10.39/6.9oz. (full cost: meat + ingredients) |
Step-By-Step Instructions
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb eye of round or your favorite cut (any could work)
- 3 tablespoons of Chili Sauce (Sriracha)
- 1/2 cup of soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 glove of garlic
- 1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon of Prague Powder #1 curing salt
Instructions
- Freeze the beef for 1-2 hours. As a result, thin slicing will be less difficult
- Slice the beef very thinly against the grain
- Combine the marinade ingredients. Mix the sliced meat and marinade in a container and let it sit for the night. Make sure the meat is well covered before placing it in the refrigerator
- Remove the beef from the container and dry using some paper towels (drying with a paper towel will speed up cooking time)
- Place the jerky strips on the dehydrator trays in a single layer and dry them at 160 F. (This can also be done in the oven; or in an electric smoker)
- Dehydrate it until the beef jerky is dry and cracks when you bend it.
Nutrition
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