Spicy Peppered Beef Jerky Recipe

Name: Spicy Peppered Beef Jerky
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Coca-Cola (Regular); 1/2 cup soy sauce (Low-Sodium); 2 tablespoons Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce; 1/2 cup rice vinegar (Not Seasoned); 1/4 cup maple syrup (Pure Syurp); 1 tablespoon fine sea salt; 8 tablespoons ground black pepper (Fine); 3 bay leaves; 2 chipotle chiles (Chopped); 2 tablespoons Hungarian paprika; 1/2 cup onion (Fine Diced); 1 teaspoon ground red pepper (Fine); 6 whole black peppercorns; 2 fresh garlic cloves (Chopped); 2 lbs beef sirloin steaks (Boneless)

Servings: persons

1 cup Coca-Cola (Regular)
1/2 cup soy sauce (Low-Sodium)
2 tablespoons Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce
1/2 cup rice vinegar (Not Seasoned)
1/4 cup maple syrup (Pure Syurp)
1 tablespoon fine sea salt
8 tablespoons ground black pepper (Fine)
3 bay leaves
2 chipotle chiles (Chopped)
2 tablespoons Hungarian paprika
1/2 cup onion (Fine Diced)
1 teaspoon ground red pepper (Fine)
6 whole black peppercorns
2 fresh garlic cloves (Chopped)
2 lbs beef sirloin steaks (Boneless)

1
In a saucepan whisk coca cola, soy sauce, L & Perrins, rice vinegar, maple syrup, fine sea salt, 2-tablespoons fine black pepper and bay leaves. Bring to a full boil, reduce to simmer for 10-15 minutes or until you have 1 cup of sauce.
2
Add chilies, 1-tablespoon chili sauce, Hungarian paprika, onions, red pepper, black peppercorns, garlic and whisk sauce to combine. Remove from heat, place in a container, cover with plastic and chill.
3
Trim excess fat from steak and place into a pie pan. Freeze for 10-15 minutes and slice into thin strips.
4
Place strips into a large plastic bag, add sauce, remove air from bag and seal. Marinate beef strips for 2-3 days. Turn bag over once a day to marinate steak evenly.
5
Pre-heat oven to 350u00b0F, place oven rack in lower position and reduce oven to 200 F degrees.
6
Line sheet pans with parchment paper, spread beef strips out and dust with remaining fine black pepper.
7
Bake for 1 1/2 - 2 hours.
8
Chef's Note: Use Chiloptle Chilies from a can with sauce. Use Pure Maple Syurp and regular Coca Cola.

845

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Coca-Cola (Regular), 1/2 cup soy sauce (Low-Sodium), 2 tablespoons Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce, 1/2 cup rice vinegar (Not Seasoned), and more.

Yes, Spicy Peppered Beef Jerky falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

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Spicy Peppered Beef Jerky

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Variations & substitutions

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