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Recipe: "Real Healthy" Beef Jerky

"Real Healthy" Beef Jerky

I love beef jerky, but I've discovered that it's challenging to locate a healthy brand. Making your own beef jerky is a fantastic approach to guarantee that you are receiving a nutritious and delectable snack. Make a batch of this beef jerky if you're looking for a quick and simple way to grab some healthy snacks on the road.
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 7 hours
Marinade Time: 6 hours
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Beef Jerky
Servings: 5
Calories: 199kcal
Author: Charles
Cost: $10.64

Equipment

A dehydrator
Dehydrator
A scale for food
Food Scale
Measuring cups
Measuring Cup

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Cut off the fat from your beef.
  • If you are not using pre-sliced beef, freeze the meat for 1-2 hours and into slices that are no thicker than ¼ inch.
  • Mix ingredients for the marinade. Add your beef to marinade and put it in the fridge for 6-24 hours.
  • Remove any excess marinade with paper towels before you cook it.
  • Dry your thin strips of meat at 160 degrees Fahrenheit for 4-5 hours or 5-8 hours if they are thick.

Nutrition

Serving: 36.8g | Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 4.7g | Protein: 28.3g | Fat: 7.1g | Saturated Fat: 2.7g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 63mg | Potassium: 410mg | Fiber: 0.8g | Sugar: 0.3g | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 18mg
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