Korean BBQ Beef Jerky
A flavorful and chewy beef jerky infused with the rich tastes of Korean BBQ, perfect for snacking.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 pounds beef (flank steak or sirloin) Flank is cheaper, sirloin is tenderer.
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar Forgiving if you forget exact measurements.
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil Use it like lipstick, it's dramatic.
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes Optional.
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
Instructions
Preparation
- Slice the beef into thin strips against the grain.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and rice vinegar.
- Marinate the beef strips in the mixture for at least 4 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
Cooking
- Preheat the dehydrator or oven to 160°F (70°C).
- Arrange the marinated beef strips in a single layer on dehydrator trays or a baking sheet.
- Dehydrate in the dehydrator for 4-6 hours or in the oven for 4-6 hours, checking for doneness until the jerky is dry but still slightly chewy.
- Let cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
Notes
Marinating overnight gives deeper flavor; your future snack-self will thank you.