Hamburger Beef Jerky Recipe

Conquer your cravings with this incredibly easy and versatile Hamburger Beef Jerky recipe! Made with simple ingredients and yielding a flavor explosion, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser, perfect for snacking, parties, or meal prep. Forget expensive jerky – this homemade version is unbelievably cheap to make and can be customized with various flavor profiles (spicy, BBQ, teriyaki!). Get ready for the most requested jerky you'll ever make!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 390 mins
Calories 54.5 kcal
Protein 11g
Rating 3.7 (28 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Hamburger Beef Jerky

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How to Make Hamburger Beef Jerky

  1. In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef, 2 tbsp paprika, 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp onion powder, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional).
  2. Thoroughly mix the ingredients with your hands until evenly combined. The more you work the mixture, the better the texture.
  3. Using a jerky gun or similar tool, press the beef mixture into thin strips.
  4. In a shallow dish, whisk together 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce, 2 tbsp liquid smoke, and 2 tbsp ketchup.
  5. Dip each beef strip into the Worcestershire mixture, ensuring they're fully coated.
  6. Arrange the coated strips on dehydrator trays, leaving space between each for even drying.
  7. Dry the jerky according to your dehydrator's instructions. This usually takes 6-8 hours at 160°F (71°C).
  8. **Flavor Variations:**
  9. **Hot & Spicy:** In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp Louisiana hot sauce with 1 tbsp water. Thin as needed. Coat strips and dry.
  10. **BBQ:** Mix 1/4 cup of your favorite BBQ sauce with 1 tbsp water to thin. Coat strips and dry.
  11. **Teriyaki:** Combine 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce and 1 tbsp soy sauce. Coat strips and dry.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

3g

Fat

5g

Carbs

0g