Eggless Whole30 Beef Jerky Snack Plate
Smoky, chewy, and deeply savory, this homemade beef jerky is the kind of snack that makes you wonder why you ever bought the packaged stuff. The marinade leans on coconut aminos and apple cider vinegar to build bold, tangy flavor without any soy or added sugars, and the low-and-slow oven method gives you total control over texture and doneness. Because the whole process relies on straightforward pantry staples and fresh beef, there are no hidden binders or fillers to worry about — just clean ingredients from start to finish. Paired with crisp baby carrots, cool cucumber rounds, briny olives, and a handful of raw nuts, the finished plate hits every texture and flavor note you want from a satisfying snack spread. The overnight marinade does most of the heavy lifting, so the active effort is minimal even though the result tastes like something you'd pay a lot for at a specialty shop. It's the kind of thing you can prep ahead and pull from all week long, making it as practical as it is delicious.
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4 servings
For the jerky
- 1 ½ lb flank steak or top round, trimmed of visible fat
- ¼ cup coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
For the snack plate
- 1 cup baby carrots
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced into rounds
- ½ cup pitted castelvetrano or kalamata olives
- ½ cup raw almonds or macadamia nuts
Instructions
- 1
Place the flank steak in the freezer for 30 minutes until firm but not frozen solid — this makes slicing easier. Using a sharp knife, slice the beef against the grain into strips about 1/8-inch thick. For chewier jerky, slice with the grain.
- 2
In a zip-top bag or shallow dish, combine the coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne (if using). Add the beef strips and toss to coat evenly. Seal and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
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