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Homemade Beef Jerky

Name: Homemade Beef Jerky
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 14 h
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lbs Eye of round, partially frozen; 1/2 cup Soy sauce; 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 2 tbsp Brown sugar; 1 tbsp Smoked paprika; 1 tsp Garlic powder; 1 tsp Onion powder; 2 tsp Black pepper; 1 tsp Red pepper flakes

14 hrs 8 servings Easy

This recipe uses Round beef — specifically Eye of Round (2-4 lbs).

Learn more about all Round cuts and cooking methods →

Prep

20 min

Cook

6 hrs

Total

14 hrs

Round cuts are the best for jerky — lean, affordable, and easy to slice thin. This recipe produces chewy, flavorful jerky that's leagues ahead of anything from a gas station.

What Ingredients Do You Need?

2 lbs Eye of round, partially frozen
1/2 cup Soy sauce
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp Brown sugar
1 tbsp Smoked paprika
1 tsp Garlic powder
1 tsp Onion powder
2 tsp Black pepper
1 tsp Red pepper flakes

How Do You Make Homemade Beef Jerky?

1
Slice
Partially freeze the beef (easier to slice). Cut into 1/4-inch strips against the grain.
2
Marinate
Combine all marinade ingredients. Add beef strips and refrigerate 8-24 hours.
3
Dry
Pat strips dry. Lay in a single layer on dehydrator trays or oven racks.
4
Dehydrate
Dehydrate at 160°F for 6-8 hours until strips crack when bent but don't break.