Wicked Fiery Ground Beef Jerky
An amazing flavored spicy ground beef jerky that everyone will enjoy. Start with great ingredients, end with great jerky.
Servings 5
Calories 135kcal
Ingredients
Lean Beef
- 1 lb Lean ground beef 10% fat or less
Marinade
- 1 banana pepper finely chopped
- 2 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoon sea salt finely ground
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon curing salt optional
- ½ teaspoon corn syrup solids optional
Instructions
- Finely chop banana pepper and add to other ingredients. Pulse in food processor to mix well
- In a bowl, combine the 1lb of ground beef with the previously mixed ingredients
- Mix the ground beef and seasonings thoroughly
- If using a jerky gun, load the gun with the ground beef mixture & shoot 3-4" long strips onto a dehydrator tray or on a baking sheet
- If not using a jerky gun, spread the ground meat on a baking sheet, cover with wax paper, and roll with a rolling pin until meat is ¼" thick
- Slice the pan of beef into jerky strips 4-5" long and 1" thick
- Dry with your favorite jerky making method. I used a dehydrator at 165F for 4 hours and 145F for 1 hour
- Ground jerky is finished when it first starts becoming dry to the touch. It should bend without breaking in half. If it cracks in half when bent a little bit, it was over dried
Notes
Old Pro Tips:
- Use no more than 90/10 ground beef
- Use curing salt or celery juice powder to extend the life of the jerky
- Refrigerate for 1 hour to bind the meat together
- Use corn syrup solids for better texture
Nutrition
Serving: 70g | Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 1174mg | Potassium: 376mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 3mg