Kerry's Jerky

Kerry's Jerky
2 lbs lean ground beef

2 Tbs sweet basil

1 Tbs Salt or Season Salt

1 C brown sugar

1 to 2 Tbs liquid smoke depending on how much flavor you want(dehydrator)

1/2 Tbs cracked black pepper (or course ground)(more for spicier)

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/4 C  Heinz 57 or barbeque  sauce

To make hot you can add Ghost Pepper or Cayenne pepper or  Habanero
Also add any flavors like Teriyaki , what ever flavor you like.

Mix well in kitchen aide with paddle

Roll it out, cut it up and dehydrate it.

If using a smoker, omit liquid smoke