How to Make Beef Jerky That You'll Never Get Tired of – Mytour

Beef jerky is a favorite dish for everyone, from adults to children. It can be used as a snack or enjoyed with drinks, and it is extremely addictive. Mytour will reveal to you the secret of making delicious and restaurant-quality beef jerky strips that are also hygienic and safe to eat!

1. Introduction to Beef Jerky Strips 

Beef jerky strips are addictive due to their delicious, chewy, and sweet taste combined with various spices. Beef jerky strips, with their irresistible flavor, are a must-have in casual gatherings or drinking sessions with a few beers. Beef jerky is not only a satisfying snack but can also be used in various dishes such as bread, sticky rice, salads, instant noodles, creating delicious and enticing dishes.

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Beef jerky strips are a favorite dish for everyone and a popular snack during Tet. Moreover, this dish is not only delicious but also nutritious. The method of making beef jerky strips is very simple, so let's join Mytour in the kitchen to cook with family right away!

2. How to Make Delicious Beef Jerky Strips Like in Restaurants

The way to make this dish is not too complicated, just follow the basic steps below, let's see how to do it.

Prepare Ingredients

• 1 kg beef
• 3 bulbs of garlic
• 2 teaspoons ground pepper
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 5 lemongrass stalks
• 1 ginger bulb
• ½ packet of five-spice powder
• Chili powder, fresh chili
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 3-4 cloves
• Fish sauce

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Processing Steps

Step 1: Prepare the Meat

Clean the meat, cut into thick slices about 1 cm. An important note in making beef jerky is to cut the meat along the grain to make it easier to shred, gently pound to soften the meat and make it absorb the spices. Finely chop ginger, garlic, lemongrass, fresh chili, and cloves, then roast in a pan until fragrant.

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Step 2: Marinate the Meat

After preparing the meat, marinate it with the prepared spice mixture. Mix all the prepared spices and marinate the meat evenly on all sides for absorption. Adjust the spices according to your family's taste.

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Marinate the meat in the refrigerator for 6 - 8 hours or more. Turn the meat over every 2 hours for even marination. This is the method to make beef jerky that results in a delicious flavor similar to that of restaurants.

Step 3: Dry the Meat

The next step in making beef jerky is to cook the meat. After marinating the meat, cook it until it is well-done, and the liquid is dried out. In the first 10 minutes, cook the meat over medium heat, then increase the heat and cook for another 20 minutes to quickly dry out and develop color. During this step, you can adjust the seasoning to taste, cook until almost dry.

Step 4: Shred and Dry the Meat

After cooking, let the meat cool, then shred it into small, medium-sized pieces. Do not shred the meat too small because it will shrink during drying and won't taste as good. If the meat is slightly tough, you can gently pound it with a meat mallet before shredding.

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After shredding, proceed to dry the meat. You can dry the meat using an air fryer, oven, or skillet. Mytour will guide you on how to make beef jerky using an air fryer. Preheat the air fryer to 150 degrees Celsius for the first 15 minutes, then flip the pieces and reduce the temperature to 130 degrees Celsius for the next 20 minutes, ensuring even drying.

3. Achieving the Finished Product of Beef Jerky

With the method of making beef jerky using an air fryer, the finished product will be delicious, slightly spicy, well-seasoned shredded beef jerky. The meat fibers retain just enough moisture, maintaining a sweet, tender texture. If you prefer a drier texture, you can bake at 100 degrees Celsius for an additional 20 minutes using the air fryer.

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Shredded beef jerky can be enjoyed directly or paired with other dishes such as sticky rice, bread, or used as an ingredient in delicious salads. Shredded beef jerky is especially flavorful when squeezed with a little lime juice before eating, creating an unforgettable taste that becomes more addictive with each bite. Try making shredded beef jerky for a satisfying snack every day!

4. Tips for Delicious and Appealing Beef Jerky

To make delicious and appealing beef jerky, consider the following tips.

Tips for Choosing Ingredients and Processing

To create delicious shredded beef jerky, besides the tips in making shredded beef jerky, choosing the right ingredients is also important to produce a dish with excellent flavor.

• When choosing beef for beef jerky, select fresh and good-quality meat, usually opting for the rump or thigh. According to experienced beef jerky makers, it is best to choose the rump for its ideal tenderness for making the final product.
• To make the beef jerky visually appealing, pay attention to the step of simmering the meat in the shredded beef jerky making process. In this step, when simmering the meat over high heat, do not cover the pot. Covering the pot at this stage will result in an unappealing color, appearing dark. After simmering, let the meat cool down gradually to prevent it from becoming tough and chewy.

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Tips for Storing Shredded Beef Jerky

Shredded beef jerky is a dish that can be stored for a long time, typically 1-2 months. Making shredded beef jerky is not difficult but it is time-consuming, especially in the marinating step. Therefore, when making shredded beef jerky, it is often made in a large batch for gradual consumption. Here are some tips for storing shredded beef jerky.

• After making shredded beef jerky, let it cool and store it in a clean jar, tightly covered, in a cool place away from direct sunlight. With this method, you can preserve the product for 1-2 months.
• When using, take out a sufficient amount, do not take out too much at once. If not used up, store the remaining portion separately instead of putting it back into the original jar. This is because shredded beef jerky left in the open air for too long can spoil, lose its flavor, or develop mold (due to the humid air outside).

These are the tips that Mytour Blog shares with you when making shredded beef jerky. This method is very simple and ensures successful results. Get into the kitchen now to enjoy shredded beef jerky every day. Wish you success.

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