Spicy Beef Jerky

Spicy Beef Jerky is a flavorful, low-carb Chinese snack that combines tender marinated beef with a fiery kick. Perfect for on-the-go munching, this jerky offers a satisfying protein boost while tantalizing your taste buds.

Ingredients

• Beef flank steak - 300 grams
• Soy sauce - 60 ml
• Worcestershire sauce - 30 ml
• Honey - 1 tablespoon
• Szechuan peppercorns - 1 teaspoon
• Red chili flakes - 1 teaspoon
• Garlic powder - 1 teaspoon
• Ginger powder - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - ½ teaspoon
• Salt - ½ teaspoon

Steps

1. Slice the beef flank steak into thin strips, approximately 0.5 cm thick.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, honey, Szechuan peppercorns, red chili flakes, garlic powder, ginger powder, black pepper, and salt to create a marinade.
3. Add the beef strips to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight for better flavor absorption.
4. Preheat your oven to 70°C (160°F) or use a dehydrator set at a low temperature.
5. Arrange the marinated beef strips on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper in a single layer, making sure they do not overlap.
6. Place the baking sheet in the oven and dry the beef for about 3-4 hours, or until the jerky has a firm yet slightly pliable texture.
7. Once dried, remove the jerky from the oven and let it cool completely before storing it in an airtight container.

Nutrition

• Calories: 210
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 5 g
• Fiber: 0 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 900 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
• Water: 0.15 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which aids in muscle repair and growth.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.

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