Tequila Beef Jerky, a jerky that will get you feeling good! So it would be pretty sweet if you could get a little buzz off this jerky too, but the tequila is more for the flavor than the side effects.
Trim all visible fat from the beef, wrap in plastic wrap, and place in the freezer for an hour or two to partially freeze.
While the meat is in the freezer, combine the tequila, lime juice, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cold water in a bowl or ziplock bag and mix well.
Remove the meat from the freezer and slice ¼" strips against the grain. Slice with the grain for a chewier jerky. Or skip the freezing phase and use a Jerky Slicer for even sliced strips.
Add sliced beef to the mixture and marinate for 8-24 hours in the refrigerator.
After the meat has finished marinating, remove from refrigerator and strain excess marinade.