Almond Free Lemon-Dill Beef Jerky

Total time12 hr 20 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time4 hr

4.9

(20)

Homemade beef jerky hits differently when the marinade is this bright and herbaceous. Coconut aminos bring a savory, slightly sweet depth in place of soy sauce, while fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and a generous handful of chopped dill give every strip a clean, citrusy punch that store-bought jerky rarely delivers. Ginger and turmeric round things out with a subtle warmth that makes the flavor genuinely interesting without overpowering the beef. The process is straightforward — a long marinade, a low oven, and a little patience — and the result is deeply satisfying. Partially freezing the beef before slicing is a small trick that makes a real difference, giving you clean, even strips that dry uniformly. Because every ingredient in the marinade is whole and easy to verify, there's no guesswork about what's actually in your snack, which is a relief when you're navigating tree nut sensitivities and scanning labels on packaged foods. This jerky is equally at home in a hiking pack, a lunchbox, or just on the counter when you need something protein-packed and genuinely delicious. Make a full batch — you'll go through it faster than you expect.

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Ingredients

6 servings

For the jerky

1 ½ lb beef top round or flank steak, trimmed of visible fat

For the marinade

¼ cup coconut aminos
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp lemon zest (from about 1 large lemon)
3 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp fine sea salt

Instructions

1
Place the beef in the freezer for 30–45 minutes, until it is firm but not frozen solid — this makes slicing much easier. Using a sharp knife, slice the beef against the grain into strips about 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick. For chewier jerky, slice with the grain.
2
In a zip-top bag or shallow dish, combine the coconut aminos, lemon juice, lemon zest, fresh dill, garlic, ginger, turmeric, and sea salt. Stir or squeeze to mix well.

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