Ingredients
1 1/2 c. brewed strong coffee
1 1/2 c. Coca-Cola®
2 whole star anise pods
2 c. soy sauce
1/2 c. Asian fish sauce
1/2 c. fresh lime juice
1/4 c. sambal oelek
2 lb. trimmed beef top round or bottom round
Preparation
Step 1Make the marinade: In a saucepan, boil the coffee, Coca-Cola, and star anise until reduced by half, 10 minutes; pour into a large bowl and let cool to room temperature, stirring often. Add the soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, and sambal oelek and stir well.Step 2Prepare the meat: Cut the beef into 1/4-inch-thick slices, either with or against the grain.Step 3Marinate the meat: Add the beef to the marinade, a few slices at a time, stirring well to coat each slice with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 6 to 8 hours.Step 4Dry the meat: Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Set a large wire rack on each of 3 large rimmed baking sheets. Remove the beef from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Arrange the beef on the racks, leaving 1/4 inch between slices. Bake for about 4 hours, until the jerky is firm and almost completely dry, but still chewy. Let cool completely on the racks before serving.
