Carrageenan Free Lemon-Dill Beef Jerky

Total time12 hr 20 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time4 hr

4.9

(20)

Jerky sounds simple until you start reading labels — many commercial brands rely on soy sauce blends, marinades, and additives that can quietly include carrageenan or other thickeners you'd rather avoid. This version keeps everything clean and bright, leaning on coconut aminos for that savory depth and a punchy combination of fresh lemon, dill, garlic, ginger, and turmeric to build real flavor without any fillers. The marinade is genuinely vibrant — citrusy and herby with a warm, golden undertone from the turmeric — and it soaks into the beef over a long, slow rest in the fridge so every strip is seasoned all the way through. Drying the strips low and slow in the oven at 175°F gives you that satisfying chew without any specialized equipment. The result is deeply savory, a little tangy, and surprisingly complex for something made with such a short, recognizable ingredient list. It keeps well at room temperature for up to a week, making it a great option for road trips, lunchboxes, or just having something genuinely good to snack on around the house.

About Fig

Fig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.

Learn more →

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.

Want the full recipe?

Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!