Doc's Favorite Homemade Beef Jerky
Doc's Favorite Homemade Beef Jerky brings a deep, smoky punch with a balanced blend of soy, Worcestershire, and warm spices that soak into thin beef strips for a classic, satisfying chew. Hints of brown sugar and paprika round out the savory profile, making it perfect for road trips, hiking fuel, or a high-protein snack between meals.
- Prep20 min
- Cook4 hr
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Make the marinade: In a glass bowl, combine soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, brown sugar, salt, pepper, meat tenderizer, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- 3
Place the beef strips in a 9x13-inch glass baking dish. Pour the marinade over them and toss until evenly coated. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight.
- 4
Take the beef strips out of the bowl and place them between two sheets of plastic wrap; pound to 1/8-inch thickness.
- 5
Lay the pounded beef strips in a single layer on the dehydrator trays. Dry at the dehydrator's highest setting until the jerky is done to your preference, at least 4 hours.
- 6
Enjoy!
- Calories 225.8 kcal Moderate
- Protein 32.42 g Good Source
- Carbs 4.49 g Moderate
- Total Fat 7.83 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 2.93 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 81.88 mg High
- Sodium 494.15 mg High
- Fiber 0.41 g Low Source
- Sugar 2.73 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 11.8 mg Low Source
- Iron 3.19 mg Moderate
- Potassium 338.57 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 1.24 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.48 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
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