Sesame Free Whole30 Beef Jerky Snack Plate
Smoky, chewy, deeply savory homemade beef jerky is one of those snacks that feels indulgent but is built entirely from clean, whole ingredients. The marinade leans on coconut aminos and apple cider vinegar instead of the soy-based sauces that typically carry hidden sesame derivatives, so you get that rich, umami-forward depth without any of the usual label-reading stress. A low-and-slow oven dry at 175°F pulls out moisture over several hours, rewarding your patience with jerky that has serious snap and a smoky kick from paprika and optional cayenne. Paired with crisp baby carrots, cool cucumber rounds, briny olives, and a handful of raw almonds or macadamia nuts, it becomes a genuinely satisfying spread rather than just a protein snack. The whole plate comes together with almost no active effort — most of the work is hands-off marinating and oven time. It's the kind of thing you can prep the night before and pull out whenever hunger hits, whether that's a midday slump or a post-workout refuel.
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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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