Chinese Beef Jerky Recipe

Name: Chinese Beef Jerky
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs boneless lean beef (such as a rump or sirloin tip steak); 2 cups water; 1/3 cup soy sauce; 1 tablespoon dry sherry; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 star anise, whole or 2 teaspoons anise seeds; 2 (2 inch) cinnamon sticks; 4 slices fresh ginger, quarter size, crushed with the side of a cleaver; 2 whole green onions; 3 -4 small dried hot chili peppers

Servings: persons

3 lbs boneless lean beef (such as a rump or sirloin tip steak)
2 cups water
1/3 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 star anise, whole or 2 teaspoons anise seeds
2 (2 inch) cinnamon sticks
4 slices fresh ginger, quarter size, crushed with the side of a cleaver
2 whole green onions
3 -4 small dried hot chili peppers

1
Cut meat lengthwise into long strips about 3 inches thick and wide. Place in a wide frying pan with the water, soy, sherry, sugar, salt, star anise, ginger, onions and chile peppers. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer turning meat occasionally for 30 minutes.
2
Remove meat from cooking liquid, cool, and chill for at least 1 hour or until firm. Thinly slice meat across the grain. Return meat slices to cooking liquid. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat, turning slices occasionally until all liquid is absorbed (about 50 minutes) Turn meat more frequently as liquid is absorbed. Discard onion, ginger, and star anise.
3
Arrange strips of meat slightly apart in a single layer on cooky sheets. Bake, uncovered, in a 300 degree F oven until dry to the touch but still pliable (about 20 minutes) Pat dry any beads of oil with paper towels, let cool thoroughly. Place in plastic bag, seal, and store in refrigerator up to 2 months.

1100

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs boneless lean beef (such as a rump or sirloin tip steak), 2 cups water, 1/3 cup soy sauce, 1 tablespoon dry sherry, and more.

Yes, Chinese Beef Jerky falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chinese Beef Jerky

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