[Boatnut]

Scott,
first, i recommend getting a dehydrator..makes the process MUCH easier then an oven. You can also use a smoker or combination smoker/dehydrator. Sometimes I'll smoke for an hour or so then finish off in dehydrator.
Here's my "secret recipe":

4 lbs meat, cut into 1/8 to 1/4" strips. easier if meat is partially frozen.

1/2 cup soy- i use the "light" less salty
1/2 cup worsestchire sausce
1 tablespoon liquid smoke (omit if using smoker)
1 tsp tabasco
1 tablespoon A-1
2 tablespoons Morton's "tender quick"
1 tsp. granulated garlic
1 tsp. black pepper
1 cup beef broth

mix all ingredients and place in shallow baking dish or non reactive container and marinate overnight.

remove strips from marinade, pat excess liquid with paper towel and place on dehyrdator. Add additional seasonings such as fresh cracked black pepper or red pepper flakes according to your tastes.
ENJOY!