Description
Indulge in the bold flavors of this unique Dr. Pepper Jalapeño Beef Jerky. Tender beef marinated in a sweet and spicy blend, perfect for a homemade snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Jerky:
- 2 pounds beef top round or flank steak (sliced 1/8–1/4 inch thick against the grain)
- 1 can (12 ounces) Dr. Pepper
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 fresh jalapeños (sliced)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat)
Instructions
- Prepare Beef: Trim excess fat from the beef and slice into uniform strips.
- Marinate: Combine Dr. Pepper, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, jalapeño slices, and red pepper flakes. Add beef strips to marinade, coat well, and refrigerate.
- Dehydrate: Remove beef from marinade, pat dry, and arrange on trays. Dehydrate at 160°F for 4–6 hours.
- Store: Cool jerky completely before storing in an airtight container.
Notes
- Freezing beef before slicing makes it easier to cut.
- Store jerky at room temperature for up to 1 week or refrigerate for longer shelf life.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 8 hours marinating)
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Snack
- Method: Dehydrating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
