This grilling season, take a spin on a classic snack with this smoked beef jerky recipe. This is a recipe that can easily be adjusted based on your available equipment and, once cooked, can be frozen for long-term storage and enjoyment!
This recipe features a beef round roast, which is known for its lean qualities and great value pricing. Round roast is best for thin slices, slow-cooking and roasting – perfect for making jerky!
In this recipe, we leverage a simple marinade. Marinating is a technique used to add flavor to meat while also tenderizing it. This marinade features sweet and a little bit of spice, making a wholesome blend in this smoked beef jerky.
Simply slice your roast into thin slices, prepare your marinade, allow it to soak in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours – preferably for a full day if you have the time – and cook for 3-4 hours at 175 degrees F.
Something that is particularly great about this recipe is its versatility with cooking. While we share the recipe with a smoked option for added flavor depth, it can also be cooked in an oven or dehydrator with no adjustments to temperature or time!
Now step up your smoker game, prepare your favorite snack and enjoy this smoked beef jerky all summer long!
Smoked Beef Jerky
Equipment
- Smoker can also use a dehydrator or oven
Ingredients
- 3 lb beef round roast
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 3 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Trim any excess fat from roast and slice into thin, 1/4" strips. Place into a large container with a cover. Set aside.
- Combine all other ingredients in a separate bowl to prepare your marinade. Whisk until brown sugar is dissolved.
- Evenly pour mixture over the meat and toss until strips are coated evenly. Cover and place in refrigerator to marinade for 24 hours.
- Once marinaded, lay meat strips flat on a wire rack or grill tray. Set smoker to 175 degrees F and smoke for 3-4 hours until the jerky has a chewy, leather-like texture.
- Store in an airtight container or vacuum seal to freeze.