OK, this is VERY unconventional, but...........
A coworker brought some jerky to work. After discussing how his wife made it, we had to try it. We'll do this from now on.
Use hamburger, mix your ingredients in and form into a loaf. Let marinate,as you normally would.
Slice into strips, 4" x 1" x 1/4" or whatever style you prefer.
Use LEAN burger.
no drying or heat? no waiting period?