How to Make Beef Sticks

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Place 5 pounds (2250 g) of ground beef in a large bowl.

   Choose ground beef with a high fat percentage; lean meat will not work well.
   
   Break up the beef with a spoon or your hands.
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   Step 2: Make the seasoning mixture.

   Blend 2 1/2 tsp. (13 ml) each of mustard seed, coarse-ground black pepper, and garlic salt; 1 tsp. (5 ml) of hickory smoked salt; and 5 tsp. (25 ml) of a meat curing product containing salt and sugar. , Blend thoroughly with your hands. , Refrigerate it overnight. , Cover the mixture.
   
   Refrigerate it overnight. , Each loaf should be approximately 8 inches (20 cm) long with a diameter of 2 inches (5 cm). , Leave about 2 inches (5 cm) separating the loaves. , Center the loaves in the oven and bake for 8 hours.
   
   You should turn the loaves every 2 hours. , Or store them in the freezer for 6 weeks.
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   Step 3: Add the seasoning mix to the ground beef.

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   Step 4: Cover the mixture of ground beef and seasonings.

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   Step 5: Mix the beef and seasoning mixture once again.

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   Step 6: Shape the meat and seasoning mixture into 5 loaves to prepare the beef sticks.

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   Step 7: Put the beef loaves on a rack in a broiler pan.

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   Step 8: Preheat the oven to 150 degrees Fahrenheit (65 degrees Celsius).

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   Step 9: Store the homemade beef sticks in the refrigerator for 2 weeks.

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