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Beef jerky

Okay kiddo, you know how sometimes we have leftover food that we don't want to go bad? Well, beef jerky is kind of like that. It's a snack made from beef that has been cut into really thin pieces and dried so that it lasts longer.

When we cut the beef into thin strips, we often add some spices and flavorings to make it taste really yummy. Then, we let the beef dry out slowly for a long time, which makes it safe to eat even without being refrigerated.

The process of making beef jerky is a little bit like making fruit leather or raisins, where we dry out the fruit so it lasts longer. So, beef jerky is a way to make beef into a yummy and convenient snack that we can eat whenever we want.

Just remember, beef jerky is still meat, so we need to make sure we're eating it in moderation and not too often. But as a treat once in a while, it can be a delicious and fun snack to enjoy!
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