Smoked Beef Jerky Recipe

This Smoked Beef Jerky Recipe is simple to make using the Traeger or electric smoker. Easy, delicious, and low-carb. Easily adaptable to make it more keto-friendly. You'll love this snack!

Course Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine American, BBQ

Keyword beef, jerky, smoked, smoker, traeger

Cook Time 2

Marinate 12

Total Time 14

Servings

Calories 342kcal

Equipment

wood pellets Hickory, Mesquite, or Signature Blend
electric smoker

Ingredients

3 lbs top round steak or flank steak

Marinade

¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
½ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes adjust to your spice tolerance

Instructions

Remove and trim any fat from the outside of the meat, and slice it into ¼-inch thick slices. Slice across the grain for best results. (*Place the beef in the freezer for 1-2 hours to make trimming and slicing the beef easier.)
Add the marinade ingredients to a large bowl and whisk until they are combined.
Transfer the marinade and sliced beef round into a shallow dish or ziplock bag, covering completely.
Place it in the refrigerator and marinate for a minimum of 4 hours; 12-24 hours is preferred.
Remove it from the refrigerator and place it on a baking rack to allow the excess marinade to drain. Blot the meat strips with a paper towel to remove any remaining moisture.
Preheat the smoker to 175-185 degrees F.
Place the meat strips on a wire rack or directly onto the grates and smoke for 1-2 hours. Check the jerky for doneness every 30 minutes. The jerky should bend slightly and crack but not break. You may need to move pieces around to make sure it is cooking evenly.
When done, remove the jerky from the smoker and place it on a cooling rack. When it has come to room temperature, transfer it into a sealed bag and store it in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks.

Notes

**To make it more keto-friendly - swap out the soy sauce with coconut aminos and the honey and Worcestershire with keto substitutes.

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