Flavorful Teriyaki Beef Jerky Recipe With Ground Beef

Are you ready to embark on a flavor journey that starts with a few simple ingredients and ends with a mouthful of teriyaki goodness? Let’s dive into the wonderful world of Teriyaki II Beef Jerky! This recipe is like a meat-loving adventure, and you’ll need to grab your apron and maybe even your favorite snackin’ socks. Get ready to beef up your snack game!

Get Your Beef On!

First things first, before we can snack like kings and queens, we need to gather our troops! Here’s what you’ll need:

Ingredients:

2 pounds of beef (flank steak, sirloin, or your choice of cut)
1/2 cup soy sauce (the good stuff, please)
1/4 cup brown sugar (nope, not white sugar – we’re going for that caramelized action)
1 tablespoon ground ginger (bring on the zesty vibes)
1 tablespoon garlic powder (because, you know, garlic is life)
1 teaspoon black pepper (a little kick never hurt anybody)
1 tablespoon sesame oil (optional, but really, why would you skip it?)

Instructions:

First, slice your beef into thin strips, about 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick. If you’d like to make this process easier, freeze the beef for about 30 minutes prior. That’s right, give that meat a chill!
In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic powder, black pepper, and sesame oil. This sauce is about to become your new best friend.
Place the beef strips in a large ziplock bag and pour the marinade over. Seal it up tight like a secret mission! Let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours, but for ultimate flavor, let it hang out overnight.
Preheat your oven to 175°F (that’s right, we’re going low and slow). If you have a dehydrator, that’s an even cooler option!
Remove the beef from the marinade and shake off the excess. Arrange the strips in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. It’s time to hit the oven!
Cook for about 4-6 hours, flipping the meat halfway through. You’re looking for that ‘chewy but not like you’re gnawing on shoe leather’ texture.
Once done, let it cool completely before devouring. Store in an airtight container, if it lasts that long!

And there you have it, the ultimate Teriyaki II Beef Jerky recipe! Perfect for road trips, movie nights, or just because you can. Now go forth and bring a burst of umami to your snack time!