Ingredients: ✅ 2 pounds grass-fed beef flank or top round (sliced ¼ inch thick against the grain) ✅ ⅔ cup coconut aminos (instead of soy sauce — gluten-free magic!) ✅ 1 teaspoon sea salt ✅ 1 teaspoon garlic powder ✅ 1 teaspoon onion powder ✅ ½ teaspoon ground ginger ✅ ½ teaspoon smoked paprika ✅ ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional, for some mama heat!) ✅ 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (for that touch of natural sweetness)
Instructions: 1️⃣ In a bowl, whisk together coconut aminos, sea salt, garlic powder, onion powder, ginger, paprika, red pepper, and honey/maple syrup. 2️⃣ Add beef slices and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the fridge for 8–24 hours. 3️⃣ Preheat your oven to 175°F (or use a dehydrator if you have one). Line a baking sheet with a wire rack. 4️⃣ Lay beef strips on the rack in a single layer. 5️⃣ Bake for 3–4 hours, flipping halfway through, until the jerky is dry but still bendable. 6️⃣ Let cool completely, then store in an airtight container. (Good luck — it usually disappears within minutes!)
Healthy Tip: Beef jerky is a fantastic protein-packed snack — just skip the sugar bombs and additives in store-bought versions. With this recipe, you know exactly what’s going into your body! 💪