This Instant Pot Beef Jerky is so fast and simple!
Best homemade recipe you can make easily at home and enjoy the perfect snack!
Stop paying those high prices at the store and make your own beef jerky instead!
And he best part? All you need is some simple ingredients and seasonings to have the best homemade jerky recipe to enjoy
Jerky is not only a great snack, but it's perfect for anyone who eats low carb as well. You can pack it for a quick snack, a lunch option, or even in the kid's lunch boxes for school!
Speaking of easy lunch box options, be sure to check out my Instant Pot Mac and Cheese!
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Why This Recipe Works
There really isn't a reason not to make this! It's a fun and easy recipe that costs so much less than buying at the store. Even if you only want to make a small batch, you can.
- It's a cheap way to make a delicious snack
- You can pack it without needing to keep it cold
- It's a great way to add protein to your day!
Recipe Video
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Recipe Ingredients
Beef Round Steaks - Remove the fats before cutting them into slices.
Soy Sauce - You can use low sodium soy sauce.
Worcestershire Sauce - Vinegar and soy sauce can be used as an option.
Liquid Smoke - Adds an extra smoky flavor.
Brown Sugar - Date sugar or coconut sugar are good options, too.
Meat Tenderizer - Needed to make the meat not as chewy.
Garlic Powder - Don't confuse it with garlic salt.
Onion Powder - Perfect seasoning that stands on its own.
Paprika - Smoked paprika would work well, also.
How to make Instant Pot Beef Jerky
Don't do anything until you have all the ingredients in your hand! You don't want to stop mid-way through the recipe.
Step One: Cut the meat into thin slices.
Step Two: Add the sliced meat to a large mixing bowl.
Step Three: Pour the soy sauce on top of the meat.
Step Four: Add 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce to the bowl.
Step Five: Add 2 tablespoons of liquid smoke and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar.
Step Six: Add 2 teaspoons of salt, 1 teaspoon of pepper, 1 teaspoon of meat tenderizer, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder and 1 teaspoon of paprika
Step Seven: Put the meat in the fridge to marinate for 7-8 hours.
Step Eight: Place the air fryer basket into the Instant Pot.
Step Nine: Remove the marinated slices of beef from the fridge and place them into the air fryer basket.
Step Ten: Put on the air fryer lid and dehydrate for 4 hours at 140 °F.
Step Ten: Serve and enjoy 🙂
Variations
Change up the seasonings - Some people love to eat really spicy beef jerky, so you can always add heat to your marinate. Add in chili powder, red pepper flakes, or hot sauce.
Change up the meat - You can use a different kind of meat and make deer jerky or venison jerky instead.
Recipe Notes
- Don't rush the process to dehydrating. It's important to let it dehydrate for the entire time.
- Once the beef is dehydrated, you can store it in a bag or tin and leave it at room temperature.
How to Serve
It's literally a grab-and-go snack! If you want to pair it with something, you can try to dip it into hot sauce or pair up with a simple side salad to balance out the flavors.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, beef jerky can go bad. Make sure to store it in an airtight container to keep it as fresh as possible for as long as possible. If you notice mold or anything weird on it, don't eat it.
You can freeze beef jerky! In fact, it's a great idea! If you want to save it for later, just put it into a freezer-safe bag and store it in the freezer.
Once jerky is dehydrated, there isn't really a lot to do to soften it. Tearing it into smaller pieces when you eat it is a great way to help the jerky not seem so tough.
More Instant Pot Beef Recipes
Here are some other delicious beef recipes to try!
- Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli
- Instant Pot Mongolian Beef
- Instant Pot Roast Beef
- Instant Pot Beef Fajitas
Instant Pot Snack Recipes
If you're wanting more simple snacks, you can't go wrong with any of these!
Instant Pot Beef Jerky
Ingredients
- 2 lb beef round steak sliced
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoon liquid smoke
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon meat tenderizer
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Cut the meat into thin slices.
- Add the sliced meat to a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the soy sauce on top of the meat.
- Add 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce to the bowl.
- Add 2 tablespoons of liquid smoke.
- Add 2 tablespoons of brown sugar.
- Add 2 teaspoons of salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper.
- Add a teaspoon of meat tenderizer and a teaspoon of onion powder.
- Add a teaspoon of garlic powder and a teaspoon of paprika.
- Put the meat in the fridge to marinate for 7-8 hours.
- Add the air fryer basket into the Instant Pot.
- Remove the marinated slices of beef from the fridge and place them in the air fryer basket.
- Put on the air fryer lid and dehydrate for 4 hours at 140 °F.
- Serve and enjoy 🙂
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Notes
- Don't rush the process to dehydrating. It's important to let it dehydrate for the entire time.
- Once the beef is dehydrated, you can store it in a bag or tin and leave it at room temperature.
- You can always add heat to your marinate. Add in chili powder, red pepper flakes, or hot sauce
- You can use a different kind of meat and make deer jerky or venison jerky instead.
Can you do chicken jerky and would the time be the same?
So just pile it in on the dehydrator tray?
Are you saying not to stir the marinade? Just put in on top of the meat and let it sit?
You really don't have to, it all dissolves and combines anyway. But if you want to give it a quick stir that's great!
Hi I clicked on the link in you're email for country style ribs and the recipe opens for beef jerky ugh!
Sorry about that... here's the right recipe: https://www.corriecooks.com/instant-pot-country-style-ribs/