Hamburger Beef Jerky

5 lbs 90% lean ground beef (90-92%)
4 1/2 teaspoons non-iodized salt
2 1/4 teaspoons Accent seasoning
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 1/4 tablespoons meat tenderizer
3/4 tablespoon pepper
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup liquid smoke
1/3 cup ketchup


Mix all spices with ground beef EXCEPT Worcestershire, liquid smoke and ketchup.

You need to really get your hands in to mix it well.

Press into strips with a jerky gun.

Mix Worcestershire, liquid smoke and ketchup in a shallow dish.

Coat strips with sauce.

Place on trays to dry.

Dry according to your dehydrator manufacturers instructions.

Other flavors as follows:.

Hot and spicy - mix Louisiana hot sauce with water to thin a bit. Coat strips and dry.

BBQ - thin your favorite bottled bbq sauce with water. Coat strips and dry.

Teriyaki - thin bottled teriyaki sauce with soy sauce. Coat strips and dry.


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