Beef Recipes
Spiced Beef Jerky Recipe
This homemade spiced beef jerky is chewy, savory, and slightly sweet. Ground beef is seasoned with soy sauce, spices, and sesame seeds, then baked and glazed with maltose syrup to create a flavorful snack with a rich five-spice aroma.
- Total
- 1 hour
Quick Recipe Summary
- Cuisine
- Chinese
- Category
- Beef Recipes
- Method
- Baking
- Total Time
- 1 hour
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Main Ingredient
- Beef
About This Recipe
This homemade spiced beef jerky is chewy, savory, and slightly sweet. Ground beef is seasoned with soy sauce, spices, and sesame seeds, then baked and glazed with maltose syrup to create a flavorful snack with a rich five-spice aroma.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Written with clear home-cooking steps so the process is easier to follow from start to finish.
- Breaks the method into manageable steps instead of assuming you already know the technique.
- Includes clear preparation cues that help with texture and consistency.
- Shows a practical way to cook meat with clear preparation and cooking cues.
- Gives the dish a clear five spice flavor profile without making the method feel complicated.
Ingredients
- 500 grams Beef
- 1 gram White Pepper Powder
- 30 grams Sugar
- 3 grams Salt
- 15 grams Light Soy Sauce
- 15 grams Rice Wine
- 3 grams Chicken Seasoning
- 4 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 30 grams Maltose
- 20 grams Water
- As needed White Sesame Seeds
Ingredient Notes
These notes explain the role of the main ingredients so the recipe is easier to adjust.
Beef
This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.
White Pepper Powder
Chilies or peppers add aroma, color, and heat; adjust the amount to fit your table.
Sugar
A small amount of sugar rounds out saltiness and helps create a more balanced finish.
Salt
This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.
Ingredients & Techniques Used in This Recipe
These guides explain the key sauces, ingredients, and cooking techniques used in this recipe, so you can understand the dish instead of only following steps.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1
Cut the beef into small pieces and grind it in a food processor until finely minced.
Step 2
Mix the beef with all seasonings except the maltose and water until evenly combined.
Step 3
Divide the mixture into two portions. Place each portion between sheets of parchment paper and roll into a thin sheet about 3 mm thick.
Step 4
Sprinkle white sesame seeds evenly over the surface.
Step 5
Bake in a preheated oven at 210°C (410°F) for about 30 minutes.
Step 6
Mix the maltose and water until smooth to make a glaze.
Step 7
Brush both sides of the jerky with the glaze every 5 minutes during the final stage of baking. Flip as needed and add more sesame seeds if desired.
Step 8
For the final 5 minutes, transfer the jerky to an oven rack, brush with glaze, and continue baking until lightly caramelized.
Step 9
Remove from the oven, cool completely, then cut into pieces and serve.
Cooking Tips
- Adding cornstarch helps keep the jerky tender. Maltose gives the jerky its glossy finish and chewy texture, but honey can be substituted if needed. Allow the jerky to cool completely before cutting for cleaner slices.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve it with steamed rice when you want a simple Chinese home-cooked meal.
- Pair it with one vegetable dish and one soup or tofu dish for a balanced Chinese meal.
- Use the recipe card below when you want a quick cooking reference after reading the full notes.
Recipe Card
This homemade spiced beef jerky is chewy, savory, and slightly sweet. Ground beef is seasoned with soy sauce, spices, and sesame seeds, then baked and glazed with maltose syrup to create a flavorful snack with a rich five-spice aroma.
Ingredients
- 500 grams Beef
- 1 gram White Pepper Powder
- 30 grams Sugar
- 3 grams Salt
- 15 grams Light Soy Sauce
- 15 grams Rice Wine
- 3 grams Chicken Seasoning
- 4 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 30 grams Maltose
- 20 grams Water
- As needed White Sesame Seeds
Method
- Cut the beef into small pieces and grind it in a food processor until finely minced.
- Mix the beef with all seasonings except the maltose and water until evenly combined.
- Divide the mixture into two portions. Place each portion between sheets of parchment paper and roll into a thin sheet about 3 mm thick.
- Sprinkle white sesame seeds evenly over the surface.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 210°C (410°F) for about 30 minutes.
- Mix the maltose and water until smooth to make a glaze.
- Brush both sides of the jerky with the glaze every 5 minutes during the final stage of baking. Flip as needed and add more sesame seeds if desired.
- For the final 5 minutes, transfer the jerky to an oven rack, brush with glaze, and continue baking until lightly caramelized.
- Remove from the oven, cool completely, then cut into pieces and serve.
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