Name: Mango Habanero Beef Jerky
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 300 min
Total time: 1440 min
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef (top round, flank steak, or brisket, thinly sliced (1/8 to 1/4 inch thick)); 1/2 cup mango purée (fresh or store-bought); 2 habanero peppers (finely minced (adjust to taste)); 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 2 tbsp honey; 2 tbsp lime juice; 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper for extra heat; 1 tbsp brown sugar for added sweetness; Gluten-Free: Use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.; Less Spicy: Use only one habanero or replace with milder chili peppers like jalapeños.

If you’re looking for a snack that’s equal parts sweet and fiery, this Mango Habanero Beef Jerky is your perfect match. Made with tender beef, real mango, and a kick of habanero heat, this jerky is a flavor explosion in every bite. It’s great for road trips, hiking, or just munching at home.

Ready to spice up your snack game? Let’s dive in!

Mango Habanero Beef Jerky

Annie Graves

Make this Mango Habanero Beef Jerky! Sweet, tangy mango pairs with fiery habanero peppers for a bold and flavorful homemade jerky.

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 5

Total Time 1

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 12

Calories 100 kcal

Ingredients

For the Beef Jerky

2 lbs beef top round, flank steak, or brisket, thinly sliced (1/8 to 1/4 inch thick)
1/2 cup mango purée fresh or store-bought
2 habanero peppers finely minced (adjust to taste)
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp black pepper

Optional Add-Ins

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper for extra heat
1 tbsp brown sugar for added sweetness

Substitutions

Gluten-Free: Use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.
Less Spicy: Use only one habanero or replace with milder chili peppers like jalapeños.

Instructions

Prepare the Beef

Place the beef in the freezer for 30-60 minutes to make it easier to slice thinly.
Trim any excess fat and slice against the grain for a chewier texture or with the grain for a more tender bite.

Make the Marinade

In a large mixing bowl, combine the mango purée, minced habanero peppers, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, honey, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
Stir well.

Marinate the Beef

Place the sliced beef into the marinade, ensuring all pieces are fully coated.
Cover and refrigerate for 12-24 hours to allow the flavors to develop.

Prepare for Dehydration

Remove the beef from the marinade and pat it dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
Arrange the slices in a single layer on dehydrator trays or a baking rack set over a baking sheet.