McKagen's Beef Jerky

Ingredients

• 0.3 cup balsamic vinaigrette 
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder 
• 1 teaspoon ground pepper black
• 3 drops hot sauce to taste insanity sauce ® (such as Dave's )
• 2 teaspoons liquid smoke flavoring 
• 1 teaspoon onion powder 
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 
• 0.3 cup teriyaki sauce 
• 1 pound top round steak cut into 1/4 inch strips
• 0.3 cup worcestershire sauce 

Equipment

• baking sheet
• oven
• wire rack
• aluminum foil
• ziploc bags

Directions

1. Combine the teriyaki sauce, Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinaigrette, garlic powder, onion powder, liquid smoke, salt, and hot sauce in a resealable plastic bag.
2. Add the meat strips and coat evenly with the marinade. Seal and refrigerate 24 hours.
3. Preheat an oven to 175 degrees F (80 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top.
4. Remove the beef strips from the marinade and shake off excess marinade. Discard the remaining marinade.
5. Place the meat strips onto the wire rack and sprinkle with black pepper.
6. Bake in the preheated oven until firm and dry, at least 3 hours. Allow the jerky to cool completely before storing in a sealed container.