Beef Jerky

2 lbs. lean, boneless chuck steak

A:

3 C. water

3 slices ginger root

2 stalks green onion

½ TBS 5 spices powder

Combined ingredients

B:

1 T. soy sauce

2 t. salt

3 T. sugar

1 T. Rice wine

Mix A with beef; place in a pressure cooker and cook 15 minutes or place in a covered pot and cook 40 min. over medium heat until no blood seen; let cool and drain (retain liquid).

Cut beef along grain into paper‑thin slice, place in a pan with retained liquid and; stir over low heat until mixtures is dry; remove and spread pieces flat on a cookie sheet; preheat oven to 350; bake 20 minutes; remove and serve.
Variations:

“Spicy Hot Beef Squares”: Follow directions and add 1 T. hot pepper powder to (B).

Curry Beef Jerky: add ½ T. curry powder, ½ T. hot pepper to (B).