Recipe: Beef Logs 🥩🔥
Description: Great alternative to those packaged store-bought beef sticks. Plan ahead, as it takes three days of preparation, but the result is undeniably worth the wait. These homemade beef logs are bursting with flavor and make for a satisfying snack or addition to any charcuterie board.
Category: Meat
Keywords: Weeknight, Easy
Servings: 4 logs
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 1232.1
- Fat: 85.7g
- Saturated Fat: 33.3g
- Cholesterol: 385.6mg
- Sodium: 374.9mg
- Carbohydrates: 1.6g
- Fiber: 0.7g
- Sugar: 0.1g
- Protein: 106.1g
Ingredients:
- 5 lbs ground beef
- 2 1/2 tbsp whole mustard seeds
- 2 1/2 tbsp ground pepper
- 2 1/2 tbsp liquid smoke
- 4 logs
Instructions:
| Prep Time | Total Time |
|---|---|
| 72 hours | 81 hours |
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Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, whole mustard seeds, ground pepper, and liquid smoke. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 72 hours to allow the flavors to meld together.
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Daily Kneading: Each day during the 72-hour marinating period, take the mixture out of the refrigerator and knead it for 5 minutes. This step helps to distribute the flavors evenly throughout the beef.
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Form Logs: After the marinating process is complete, divide the beef mixture into 4 equal portions. Shape each portion into a log shape, ensuring they are compact and uniform in size.
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Baking: Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F). Place a cooling rack on top of a baking sheet. Arrange the beef logs on the cooling rack, leaving space between each log for air circulation. Bake in the preheated oven for 9 hours, turning the logs over halfway through the cooking time (after 4 hours) to ensure even cooking.
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Blot Excess Moisture: Once the beef logs are fully cooked, remove them from the oven and carefully transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels. Gently blot the surface of the logs with additional paper towels to remove any excess moisture.
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Serve: Allow the beef logs to cool slightly before slicing. These homemade beef logs are delicious served on their own as a protein-rich snack or paired with cheese and crackers for a flavorful appetizer or snack option.
Enjoy your homemade beef logs! 🍽️👌
