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Elk Burgers

These easy elk burgers use ground elk meat, simple spices and a secret trick to cooking the juiciest elk burger either on the grill or stove.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Additional Time10 minutes
Total Time28 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: elk burger recipe, elk burgers, grilled elk burgers, how to make elk burgers
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Gina Matsoukas

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground elk meat
  • 4 tablespoons ghee or grass-fed pastured butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese optional

For serving

  • lettuce
  • tomato
  • onion
  • ketchup
  • buns of choice

Instructions

  • Place the ground elk meat in a large bowl.
  • Add the ghee and seasonings and mix until well combined.
  • Form into four similar sized patties and place on a plate. Transfer to the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes while the grill heats up.
  • Heat an outdoor grill to a medium-hot heat. Once hot, place the burgers on the grill and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side or until medium-rare to medium (an internal temperature of 135-140°F is achieved). Alternatively, you can cook the burgers on a cast iron skillet on the stove top over medium-high heat using a touch of ghee or butter in the pan.
  • If using the cheddar, place a slice on top of each burger about 1 minute before removing the burgers from the grill. Make sure to close the lid of the grill so the cheese melts.
  • Serve burgers with chosen toppings on a bun if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1SERVING | Calories: 482kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 605mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g