Coconut Free Whole30 Beef Snack Sticks
Smoky, savory, and satisfying in every bite, these homemade beef snack sticks are the kind of portable protein that makes snack time genuinely exciting. The spice blend — smoked paprika, garlic, onion, mustard powder, and a kick of cayenne — layers real depth into every stick, while the curing salt does the heavy lifting to develop that classic snappy, deli-style texture. Store-bought meat snacks are notorious for sneaking in unexpected additives and sweeteners, but this recipe keeps things clean with a short, straightforward ingredient list you can actually read. The collagen casings give each stick that satisfying chew, and whether you go the smoker route or use your oven, the low-and-slow cook time locks in flavor and brings the internal temp to a safe, fully cooked finish. Cooling them uncovered in the fridge is the final step that firms everything up perfectly — don't skip it. These are ideal for meal prep, road trips, or just keeping a stash in the fridge for whenever hunger strikes between meals.
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12 servings
- 2 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 tsp curing salt (prague powder #1)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper, coarsely ground
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp mustard powder
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 tbsp cold water
- 12 collagen casings (19mm), soaked per package directions
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, curing salt, kosher salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder, red pepper flakes, and cayenne (if using). Add the cold water. Mix with your hands or a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on low speed for 2–3 minutes, until the mixture is tacky and holds together when pressed between your fingers.
- 2
Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight to allow the curing salt to work through the meat and the flavors to develop.
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