Everything Bagel Homemade Beef Jerky | Keto, Paleo & Whole30
With this simple beef jerky recipe, you'll never buy overpriced store-bought jerky again! This easy recipe calls for just four ingredients to make the absolute BEST Keto, Paleo AND Whole30 jerky straight from the oven! No dehydrator necessary!
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Servings: 8 2 ounce servings
Calories: 221kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef eye of round, beef top round, beef bottom round or beef flank steak
- ¼ cup coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons "everything bagel" seasoning
- ½ teaspoon liquid smoke
Instructions
Slicing the Meat for Jerky
- To make the meat easier to slice, start with a slightly frozen, firm to the touch cut of beef. If frozen, defrost the beef in the fridge until firm to the touch with ice crystals still visible. If fresh, freeze meat until it is firm to the touch and ice crystals become visible.
- Using a sharp knife, trim any visible fat from the cut of meat. Slice the meat against the grain into ¼ inch thick slices (the thinner the better).
Marinating the Meat
- To make the marinade, mix together the coconut aminos, "everything bagel" seasoning and liquid smoke in a small bowl.
- Add the sliced beef and the marinade to a resealable bag, push out as much air as possible and seal the bag closed. Toss and turn the bag a few times to completely coat the beef in the marinade. Place the bag in the fridge and marinade for 12 to 24 hours (the longer the better).
Making Jerky in the Oven
- Preheat oven to 170 degrees (or as low as your oven will go). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Place a cooling rack above the lined baking sheet. Arrange marinated beef in a single layer onto the cooling rack.
- Bake in preheated oven for 3 to 6 hours or until beef becomes firm to the touch but still bendable.
Notes
- Starting with a somewhat frozen, firm to the touch cut of meat makes it easier to slice. To save time, ask your butcher to slice the meat for you!
- If your oven will not go as low as 170 degrees, 180 to 200 degrees will work as well but the cooking time may vary.
- Store jerky in an airtight container in the fridge for a month or freeze in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 221kcal