Step right up and sink your teeth into my irresistible homemade Ground Beef Jerky Sticks! They’re the ultimate snack, effortlessly crafted in your oven with just a handful of straightforward ingredients! I’ve ensured these beef sticks are packed with wholesome protein and fully customizable to suit your taste perfectly!
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Why I Love This Recipe
My Ground Beef Jerky Sticks are the definition of simplicity and flavor. Featuring lean ground beef as the star ingredient, these protein-packed snacks deliver satisfying bites without the excess oiliness. I use carefully crafted seasoning blend to infuse the jerky sticks with savory goodness, guaranteeing a delectable treat for any snacking moment! Plus, they’re a budget-friendly option compared to store-bought jerky, offering both quality and savings in every bite.
Take control of your snacks with these homemade jerky sticks, and indulge in a delightful taste adventure with minimal effort. Just like my Beef Jerky Chips recipe, this one is simple and highly adaptable, allowing you to create the flavor profile that suits your cravings. So, let’s dive into making these delectable jerky sticks and savor a snack that’s both delicious and nutritious!
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Ground Beef – 90% lean or higher ground beef.
- Sweetener – use your preferred sweetener.
- Salt – sea salt preferred.
- Black Pepper – ground.
- Garlic Powder – dried ground garlic in powder form.
- Cayenne Pepper –Â ground Cayenne Pepper.
- Soy Sauce – low-sodium Soy Sauce preferred. Can also use tamari for gluten-free.
- Worcestershire Sauce – Worcestershire Sauce packed in a bottle. Found in grocery stores.
Ingredient Substitutions
Consider substituting ground beef with Ground Turkey, Ground Ahi Tuna, or Ground Chicken to create unique variation of this recipe. These alternatives bring diverse flavors and textures to your jerky sticks, allowing you to explore different taste profiles.
🧂 Flavoring Add In Pro Tip
Enhance the flavor of your ground beef jerky sticks by experimenting with seasonings like Onion Powder, Liquid Smoke, Red Pepper Flakes, Paprika, Garlic Salt, Lawry’s Seasoning, and Taco Seasoning for a unique and flavorful experience.
Essential Kitchen Equipment
- Jerky Gun
- Silicon Baking Mat or Parchment Paper
Directions
Step 1 Combine all dry ingredients, sweetener, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, cayenne pepper and any add in seasoning in a mixing bowl.
Step 2 Combine soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce in another mixing bowl.
Step 3 In a separate mixing bowl, add ground beef and mix in half of the dry and wet ingredients, then add the remaining half and mix until well combined.
💡 Mixing Pro Tip
When combining the seasoning with ground beef, make sure to thoroughly mix the dry and wet ingredients to evenly distribute the flavors.
Step 4 Load the jerky gun with the ground beef mixture and create jerky strips or sticks on a baking pan lined with parchment paper or a baking mat.
💡 Jerky Gun Pro Tip
When loading the jerky gun with the ground beef mixture, ensure it’s packed tightly to create uniform jerky sticks.
Step 5 Bake at 300°F for 10 minutes, then open the oven door to let moisture escape. Reduce the temperature to 170°F and dehydrate for 2-3 hours.
📄 Safety Recipe Note
Baking at 300°F initially is crucial to prevent bacteria growth and ensure the safety of your beef jerky.
Recipe Variation
For a simple variation, use my Teriyaki Sauce as a base flavor instead to create my Beef Teriyaki Sticks using this exact same and simple recipe!
Paring Recommendations
If you’re looking for a light and refreshing option, consider serving them alongside a Prosciutto Radish Sprouts Wrap. The delicate flavors of prosciutto and the crunch of radish sprouts provide a delightful contrast to the robust and savory jerky. On the other hand, if you prefer a spirited drink to accompany your jerky, a Highball Whiskey Soda can be an excellent choice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it necessary to use a jerky gun for this recipe?
While it's not absolutely necessary, using a jerky gun for this recipe is highly recommended. It simplifies the process and ensures that you achieve uniform jerky sticks that won't break apart during baking. If you don't have a jerky gun, a workaround is to load the ground beef mixture into a piping bag and pipe it onto the baking pan.
Can I make the jerky sticks in advance for a party or event?
Absolutely! These homemade jerky sticks will stay fresh at room temperature for 1-2 weeks. To store them, simply place the jerky sticks in a ziplock bag. This convenience makes them a fantastic make-ahead snack for gatherings and occasions.
Storage Tips
For longer term storage, place them in an airtight container in the fridge and they will remain fresh for 4-6 weeks.
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Watch How To Make It
Ground Beef Jerky Sticks
Ingredients
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients.
- Preheat the oven to 300F.
- Use a small mixing bowl to combine the dry ingredients sweetener, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, cayenne pepper and any add in seasoning.
- In another mixing bowl, combine liquid ingredients soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce.
- Transfer the ground beef into a large mixing bowl, combine half of the dry and liquid seasoning and mix. Once mixed, pour the other half of the seasonings and continue to mix until well combined.
- Load the ground beef mix into the jerky gun as shown below.
- Use the jerky gun to create the beef strips/sticks on top of a baking rack as shown below.
- Bake at 300F for 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, open oven door to let the moisture escape, reduce oven temp to 170F and cook for 2 hours and 30 minutes for beef strips and 3 hours for beef sticks while leaving the oven door ajar.
- Let beef sticks cool before enjoying.
Nutrition
*Values Based Per Serving
This is delicious.I used honey as sweetener and so good .
Hi Elsie! Glad you liked the beef sticks! Actually have a new recipe variation coming out for these next week, so make sure to check back for it!
Hello!!! Stumbled across this recipe after seeing what similar products retail for & deciding I can make this myself. Thank you for posting it. Now, my question – will an artificial sweetener like Allulose, or a Monk Fruit based sweetener work in lieu of real sugar?
Thx in advance!
Hi Michael! As long as the artificial sweetener is a 1:1 replacement to sugar, it will work.