Beef Jerky

4 lbs. round steak

4 T. onion powder
 
1 1/3 t. black pepper

1 1/3 t. garlic powder

2 pinches salt

1 t. dry Italian-style salad dressing mix

1 C. Worcestershire sauce

1 C. soy sauce

1 t. hot pepper sauce

Cut meat into strips no thicker than 1/4 inch. In large bowl, mix together onion powder, pepper, garlic powder, salt and Italian seasoning. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce and pepper sauce. Place meat in container; combine with marinade. Cover and refrigerate 24 hours.

Preheat oven to 150 degrees. Place oven rack on highest level. Place aluminum foil on bottom of oven to catch drips.

Insert round toothpicks through the tops of strips of meat, and hang strips from oven rack. Bake 4 hours, or until dried to desired consistency.

Yield: About 64 pieces