Beef jerky is beef that is cut into strips, marinated and seasoned, then smoked or dried. The drying brings out the sweet and savory taste of the meat, and makes for an excellent snack. Beef jerky can also be used in recipes to make them more delectable and give an added crunchiness or savoriness to a dish.
Instructions
1. Use a sharp knife and mince the beef jerky into small pieces. Use this as topping for entrees such as baked potatoes, macaroni and cheese, eggs, soups and tossed salads to enhance the flavor and add a savory, beefy taste.
2. Chop beef small strips or pieces. Prepare a stew or soup and add beef jerky pieces with other vegetables and seasonings. The slow-cooking will bring out the flavor of the beef jerky in the stew or soup.
3. Chop beef jerky into strips or pieces and be creative with it. Prepare a casserole and mix the pieces in with the other ingredients. Prepare a burrito and add beef jerky strips to the bean and rice filling. Try cooking rice, beans or other legumes and adding beef jerky pieces during or after the cooking process to give the recipe extra crunch. Make your favorite pasta dish and add in strips or pieces of beef jerky with tomato or Alfredo sauce for an extra kick of flavor.
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