Western Meat Jerky

Ingredients

• 4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp powdered chili
• 1 tsp powdered garlic
• 1 tsp powdered onion
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 3 dashes liquid smoke
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 pounds (900g) round steak, (flank steak or other cut meat)

Instructions

1. Combine chili powder, salt, garlic powder, pepper, cayenne pepper, onion powder, liquid smoke, and water into a bowl and mix together. Dip sliced meats into mixture and place in layers in a dish.
2. Pour the remaining mixture or marinade over meat. Cover the bowl tightly and refrigerate for 6 to 12 hours to marinate. Flip or rotate meat layers often.
3. Place refrigerated marinated meat in dehydrator and dry at 145°F (63°C) to 150°F (66°C) for 8 hours. While drying, use paper towel to bloat or drain excess oil.