Description
A flavorful, juicy elk burger recipe perfect for showcasing the wild game at its best. Balanced with grated butter for moisture and topped with your favorite condiments.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground elk meat
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp grated butter (divided)
- 4 slices cheddar or Pepper Jack cheese
- 4 brioche buns
- Optional toppings: lettuce, tomato, onion, and spicy mayo
Instructions
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- Mix ground elk meat with salt, pepper, and 1 tbsp grated butter.
- Shape into patties with a small indentation in the center.
- Preheat the grill or skillet to medium-high heat.
- Cook patties for 4 minutes on one side; flip and cook 3–4 minutes more.
- Add cheese during the final minute of cooking.
- Toast buns and assemble with desired toppings.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling or Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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