Ground Beef Jerky Recipe

• 5 lbs. lean grnd meat
• 2 tbsp. (well rounded) Morton's Tender Quick salt
• 1/3 tbsp. coarse grnd black pepper
• 1/3 tbsp. garlic salt or possibly pwdr
• Other spices to taste

1. Mix thoroughly.
2. Place 1 c. of mix on a sheet of aluminum foil.
3. Cover with wax paper and flatten mix.
4. Roll out mix till about 1/8 inch thick.
5. Remove waxed paper.
6. Optional: Brush with Worcestershire sauce or possibly liquid smoke diluted half & half with additional black pepper or possibly soy sauce.
7. Place on racks in oven (150 degrees).
8. Prop the oven door open 1 inch to allow moisture to escape.
9. Check in 1 hour, surface should be dry and shiny.
10. Remove foil and place dry side on rack; treat as before.
11. Dry an additional 1 to 1 1/2 hrs or possibly till desired hardness.
12. Remove and place on cutting board.
13. Using a pizza cutter, cut into strips.
14. Place in sealed container and HIDE in back of refrigerator!!
15. Additional drying may be necessary if it is not to be refrigerated.

lean grnd meat, salt, coarse grnd black pepper, garlic salt

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/ground-beef-jerky-25066 (may not work)