Ground Beef Jerky

Step 1

Place the ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, and ground black pepper in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Stir together the beef broth, Wright's Hickory Liquid Smoke, and molasses, and then pour it into the mixing bowl with the ground beef. Stir until well combined.

Step 3

Cover and marinate for at least 3 hours in the refrigerator.

Step 4

Form the meat into strips, about 1/8-1/4” thick, using a jerky gun or by using your hands or a rolling pin to flatten the meat into strips or whatever shape you desire.

Step 5

Dehydrate in a dehydrator at 145 degrees (F) for 6-12 hours.

Step 6

Place the jerky strips on paper towels to cool and to absorb any excess fat (if there is any).

Step 7

Consume within 12 hours at room temperature, or store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 7 days. For long-term storage, freeze in an airtight container and consume within 3-4 months.