You've just discovered one of the best burger recipes on the web. Elk burgers are made using simple ingredients and are loaded with great flavor. This delicious dinner will be approved by the whole family, and is perfect for easy weeknight dinners. Enjoy the rich flavor of these elk patties!
If you've been craving a juicy burger, you have to give this gourmet elk burger recipe a try. The cooking process is simple, and in my opinion, the flavor is so much better than regular beef burgers.
I'll give you all the simple tips on how to make a burger patty that just takes a few minutes of grilling. Top with your favorite toppings, and enjoy and savor every bite of these juicy elk burgers. It's just that simple.
For more burger recipes, check out this Wild Boar Burger and this Wagyu Beef Burger. Both are delicious and worthy of your dinner table.
Ingredients
- Ground elk - You can buy ground elk meat from your local grocery store, butcher, or meat market.
- Worcestershire sauce - Enhances the flavor of the elk.
- Salt - For flavor.
- Garlic powder - The best way to add garlic flavor to the wild game meat.
- Black pepper - For flavor.
- Caramelized onions - You can use red onions for added sweetness.
- Garlic aioli - I added equal portions to the top and bottom bun.
- Cheddar cheese - I use a slice of cheese so it melts consistently across the entire top of the burger patties.
- Buns - Pick your favorite.
See recipe card for quantities.
How to Make Elk Burgers
Preheat the flat-top griddle to medium-high heat.
Step One: Combine the ground meat with all the seasonings. Don't overmix.
Step Two: Add some avocado oil to a flat top griddle or large skillet.
Step Three: To make the perfect elk burger, cook each patty for 4-5 minutes per side, flipping it once. (Thick patties may take a little bit longer.)
Step Four: Cook caramelized onions next to the burger, if desired. Peppers and mushrooms are great too.
Step Five: Add a slice of cheese near the end of the cooking process.
Step Six: Remove the cooked burgers from the griddle, add them to the bun, and add the toppings.
Top tip
To make homemade garlic aioli, mix 1 oz of mayo with ¼ to ½ teaspoon garlic powder, a pinch of salt, and a few grinds of fresh pepper. You can add the garlic to taste and make it your own.
Substitutions
- Ground beef - If you don't want to use lean ground elk, you could swap it out for ground beef. You'd obviously no longer have the flavor of elk, but you'd still get a delicious burger.
Variations
- Cheese - Any cheese slices can be used for these burgers. Pepper jack cheese, or mozzarella cheese, would enhance these flavorful elk burgers.
- Toppings - Go crazy with the toppings. Some of the best burgers can have the wildest toppings. I also love adding barbecue sauce, pickles, and even some sliced avocado for a fun twist.
See these Smoked Elk Meatballs for another delicious way to cook and enjoy elk.
Equipment
You don't need much to make the best elk burgers. A small bowl for mixing the meat, a spatula for flipping the burgers, and you should be good to go.
Storage
Store any leftover burgers in an airtight container in the fridge. To reheat, you can microwave in short bursts or low and slow in a cast iron skillet or pan.
If you want to freeze elk burgers, add them to a freezer-safe bag and store them in the freezer.
Common Questions
Take your thumb and make an imprint in the middle of each patty. This little divot helps keep the burgers thick and large, so that they don't turn into a hockey puck while being cooked.
Don't overmix the meat mixture. Just mix until everything is incorporated for the best results. If you continue to mix, it just breaks the meat and fat content down, resulting in dry and crumbly burgers.
You bet. I do recommend taking them out of the fridge for a bit before cooking, just so the temperature adjusts a bit. If you patty them ahead of time, store them in an airtight container and keep them in the fridge until about 30 minutes before cooking time. Then, remove the container, let them sit out for a short time, then add the burgers the preheated griddle top.
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Recipe
Elk Burgers Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground elk
- 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Topping Options
- carmelized onions
- garlic aioli
- sliced cheddar cheese
- buns of your choice
Instructions
- Preheat a flat-top griddle to medium-high heat.
- Combine the meat with seasonings.
- Grease the griddle with avocado oil.
- Cook for 4-5 minutes per side.
- Add the elk burgers to buns with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Nutrition
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