Hamburger Beef Jerky

I made this recipe last year, right after I got my Excalibur. It was a MESS to make and while the results were great, I couldn’t get anyone to eat it… No one was brave enough…

I started out with a purchased jerky gun and ended up using a rolling pin. Your results may be better!

Hamburger Beef Jerky

5 lbs 90% lean ground beef (90-92%)
4 1/2 teaspoons non-iodized salt
2 1/4 teaspoons Accent seasoning
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 1/4 tablespoons meat tenderizer
3/4 tablespoon pepper
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup liquid smoke
1/3 cup ketchup

Directions

Mix all spices with ground beef EXCEPT Worcestershire, liquid smoke and ketchup. Get right in there with your hands like you were making meatloaf. Press into strips with a jerky gun. (or rolling pin & knife)

Mix Worcestershire, liquid smoke and ketchup in a shallow dish. Coat strips with sauce and place on trays to dry.

Dry according to your dehydrator manufacturers instructions.

You can make other flavors by coating instead with watered down hot sauce or your favorite bbq sauce. You can even try thinned teriyaki.

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