1 lb boneless top round steak or
1/2 c liquid smoke
1 t black pepper
1 t salt
1/2 c soy sauce
1 t red pepper flakes
trim all fat from beef
place into a freezer until firm
slice into thin strips
place into a large shallow bowl
combine remaining ingredients-mix well
pour over beef, weight down with a plate
cover and chill for 4-24 hours
drain well and pat dry with a clean towel
arrange onto a rack, in a single layer
place into a shallow baking pan
bake @ 250 degrees for 3-4 hours, until dry to the touch remove from oven
and allow to air dry for 24 hours
store into a tightly covered glass jar
serve at room temperature
