Description
A simple recipe for making lean turkey and green bean jerky.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 cup fresh green beans, trimmed and finely chopped
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 170°F (77°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine the ground turkey, chopped green beans, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Spread the mixture thinly and evenly onto the prepared baking sheets, about 1/8 inch thick. You can use a rolling pin or your hands.
- Bake for 4 to 6 hours, or until the jerky is dry and firm. The exact time will depend on your oven and the thickness of the jerky.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool completely on the baking sheets.
- Break or cut the jerky into desired pieces. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or refrigerate for longer storage.
Notes
- Ensure the green beans are very finely chopped to integrate well with the turkey mixture.
- For a spicier jerky, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the mixture.
- Check the jerky periodically during baking to prevent over-drying.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: turkey jerky, green bean jerky, lean jerky, homemade jerky, healthy snack, dried turkey