Juicy Elk Burgers
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
8 mins
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Total Time
18 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
490 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Juicy Elk Burgers
Description
The recipe begins by grating cold butter directly into a bowl of ground elk, then using hands to evenly mix the butter and meat. The butter adds fat and moisture to the lean elk, which can otherwise dry out during cooking. After mixing, the meat is shaped into two evenly sized patties about an inch thick, seasoned simply with a pinch of salt on both sides.
Cooking is done over low-medium heat on either a skillet or grill, with each side cooked for approximately four minutes. This method allows the burgers to cook through while retaining juiciness. Serving with burger buns and desired toppings completes the meal, offering a tasty alternative to traditional beef burgers.
The recipe advises using a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature, aiming for at least 140 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure proper cooking. Leftover burgers can be refrigerated for up to three days.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter cold
- 1 pound ground elk
- pinch salt
- 2 burger buns
Instructions
- First, grate cold butter with the large holes of a grater. Grate into a mixing bowl.
- Add ground elk to the bowl. Use hands to mix ground meat and butter together.
- Form burgers into 2 equal sized burgers with 1 inch thickness.
- Season burgers on both sides with salt.
- Heat skillet or grill to low medium heat. Place burgers in skillet.
- Cook for 4 minutes. Then carefully flip and cook another 4 minutes.
- Remove burgers from pan. Serve with burger buns and choice of toppings.
Notes
- Use cold butter grated with large holes to mix evenly into ground elk for moisture.
- Cook elk burgers to an internal temperature of at least 140°F using a meat thermometer.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Nutrition facts provided exclude burger buns and toppings, so account for those separately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 490 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 490kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 180mg | 60% |
| Sodium | 279mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 734mg | 16% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 350IU | 7% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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