Ground Beef Jerky

Recipe View In a large bowl, thoroughly combine canning salt, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, ground ginger, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Add ground beef and mix until the spices are evenly distributed. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Pass the spiced beef mixture through a meat grinder fitted with the finest blade to achieve a smooth, even texture. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Preheat your oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Position wire racks on top of baking sheets to promote even air circulation. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Place half of the ground beef mixture between two sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap on a stable, level surface. Using a rolling pin, firmly roll the beef to a uniform thickness of approximately 1/8 inch. Remove the top layer of plastic wrap, carefully invert the beef onto a prepared baking sheet, and peel away the remaining plastic wrap. Repeat with the remaining beef mixture. (20 minutes)

Recipe View Bake the beef mixture in the preheated oven with the door slightly ajar to allow moisture to escape, for approximately 2 1/2 hours. Rotate the baking sheet to ensure even cooking. Continue baking until the jerky is fully cooked through and firm to the touch, about another 3 hours. (330 minutes)

Recipe View Remove the jerky from the oven and let it cool slightly. While still warm, cut the jerky into strips of your desired length and thickness. (10 minutes)