In a world where the demand for convenience often compromises nutritional value, herb-flavored beef jerky stands as a testament to the perfect snack marriage of flavor, health, and fitness.
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Herb Flavored Beef Jerky
Jerky, once hailed as a food necessity by our ancestors, has now been revitalized into a modern centerpiece of the health-conscious gourmet snack movement, offering a gustatory experience unlike any other. Wholesome protein-rich cuts of meat, delicately flavored with a bouquet of aromatic herbs, provide a rush of satisfaction that is both primal and refined.
Although you can certainly serve herb flavored beef jerky on it's own, if you're looking to round-out your healthy snacks, you can always toss some in your hiking pack with a bit of Dried Fruit Bars or Paleo Granola for a more flavorful snacktime.
Ingredients
Serves: 8 Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 16 hours
- 2 lbs lean beef, fat trimmed and cut into ¼-inch thick strips or less (steaks, chuck or roasts are fine)
- 1 tablespoon onion salt
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon ground oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried marjoram
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
How to Make Herb Flavored Beef Jerky
Prepare the spice mixture by combining the onion salt, sea salt, garlic salt, black pepper, thyme, oregano, marjoram and basil in a bowl.
Place the beef strips on a flat working surface, sprinkle half of the spice mixture over and beat it into the meat with a meat mallet.
Now flip the beef strips over and repeat with the remaining spice mixture.
Set the meat on a baking sheet and place in the oven at its lowest temperature and with the door propped open to let moisture get out. If you use a gas oven, the heat from the pilot flame should be enough.
Let the beef dry for about 8 hours before flipping the strips on the other side and letting them dry for about another 8 hours.
The time it will take for the Jerky to dry out will depend on a lot of factors like the temperature of the oven and the thickness of the meat so you’ll be the best judge for when it’s completely dry and ready.
Store in an airtight container and it will keep for months.
More Beef Recipes
If you love beef as much as I do, then you'll want to add it to your meal plan regularly. Below are a few more family-favorite recipes to check out and bookmark for making soon.
- Crockpot Bolognese Sauce Recipe
- Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes Recipe
- 21 Paleo Slow-Cooker Recipes
- Cabbage Soup Recipe
- Slow Cooker Pulled-Beef Recipe
- Easy Slow Cooker Beef And Onion Stew
📖 Recipe
Herb Flavored Beef Jerky
Ingredients
- 2 lbs lean beef fat trimmed and cut into ¼-inch thick strips or less (steaks, chuck or roasts are fine)
- 1 tablespoon onion salt
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon ground oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried marjoram
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
Instructions
- Prepare the spice mixture by combining the onion salt, sea salt, garlic salt, black pepper, thyme, oregano, marjoram and basil in a bowl.1 tablespoon onion salt, ½ teaspoon sea salt, ½ teaspoon garlic salt, ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, ½ teaspoon ground oregano, ½ teaspoon dried marjoram, ½ teaspoon dried basil
- Place the beef strips on a flat working surface, sprinkle half of the spice mixture over and beat it into the meat with a meat mallet.2 lbs lean beef
- Now flip the beef strips over and repeat with the remaining spice mixture.
- Set the meat on a baking sheet and place in the oven at its lowest temperature and with the door propped open to let moisture get out. If you use a gas oven, the heat from the pilot flame should be enough.
- Let the beef dry for about 8 hours before flipping the strips on the other side and letting them dry for about another 8 hours.
- The time it will take for the Jerky to dry out will depend on a lot of factors like the temperature of the oven and the thickness of the meat so you’ll be the best judge for when it’s completely dry and ready.
- Store in an airtight container and it will keep for months.
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