Description
This Smoked Beef Jerky Recipe offers a flavorful, tender, and smoky treat made from thinly sliced round steak marinated in a savory blend of soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, sugar, and crushed red peppers. Perfectly smoked to your preferred texture, it’s an ideal high-protein snack for meat lovers.
Ingredients
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Marinade Ingredients
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon white granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon crushed red peppers
Meat
- 1½ pounds thinly sliced round steak, cut into 1 inch slices
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a medium mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, white granulated sugar, and crushed red peppers. Stir well to blend all the ingredients evenly.
- Coat the Steak: Add the thinly sliced round steak pieces to the marinade. Mix thoroughly until every piece of steak is nicely coated with the marinade mixture.
- Marinate the Meat: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid, and place it in the refrigerator. Allow the steak to marinate overnight to absorb all the flavors deeply.
- Preheat the Smoker: When ready to cook, preheat your smoker to 165°F (74°C). This temperature setting ensures slow smoking that preserves tenderness and flavor.
- Arrange Jerky Strips: Place the marinated steak strips evenly on the smoker rack, ensuring the pieces do not overlap for consistent smoking.
- Smoke the Jerky: Smoke the strips for about 4 hours or until they reach your desired texture. For longer storage, smoke until the jerky develops a shiny sheen on the outside; otherwise, smoke according to your taste preference.
- Cool and Store: Once smoked, allow the jerky to cool completely before storing in an airtight container. Enjoy immediately or keep it in a cool place for a delicious, protein-packed snack.
Notes
- Use thin, uniform slices of round steak for even marinating and cooking.
- Adjust crushed red peppers to control the spice level of your jerky.
- Ensure proper air circulation in the smoker by not overcrowding the racks.
- Store jerky in a cool, dry place or refrigerate for longer shelf life.
- For best texture, monitor jerky closely towards the end of the smoking time to prevent over-drying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 28g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1.5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 2.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
