How to Make The Juiciest Elk Burgers
The juiciest elk burgers are the perfect recipe to use up the ground elk meat you have. Plus, I share some really simple tips and tricks that will make these the best burgers ever.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 4 burgers 1x
- Category: Burger
- Method: Grill
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground elk meat
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 3 Tbsp. (very cold) grated butter, divided*
- 4 slices Pepper Jack cheese (or cheese of choice)
- 4 hamburger buns (I recommend brioche)
- For serving – spicy mayo or my Whole30 special sauce, lettuce, tomato
Instructions
- Preheat a grill, cast iron skillet or flat top over medium-high heat.
- Add the elk to a bowl with the salt and pepper.
- Shape the ground meat into 4 evenly sized patties.
- Add a quarter of the grated butter to the center of each burger and fold it in half. Shape into a disc again, making sure all of the butter is now in the inside of the burger. Repeat for each burger.
- Place the burgers on the grill and grill for about 4 minutes per side or until they’re medium temperature (140-145F). During the last 2 minutes on the second side, add a slice of cheese to each burger.
- Serve with any desired toppings on a bun.
Notes
- You might want to grate your butter ahead of time and store in the fridge right until you need it so that it stays firm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 839 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 43 mg
Find it online: https://www.missallieskitchen.com/juiciest-elk-burgers/
