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Elk Burger

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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 20m
  • Cook: 12-14m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 pound elk (ground)
  • 1 large egg (lightly beaten)
  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 3 slices (3 ounces) bacon (finely chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon paprika (hot)
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons red dry wine
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion (fried to carmelized)
  • 4 slices (4 ounces) Swiss cheese
  • 1 tomato, whole (4 large slices field tomato)
  • 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce (favorite BBQ sauce)
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 4 (6 ounces) bread buns (of your choice)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Mix together the elk, egg, bacon, paprika, garlic, red wine,panko crumbs. salt & pepper.

  • Step 2: Make 3 or 4 patties 1/2"- 3/4" thick.

  • Step 3: Heat oil in a large skillet, medium heat.

  • Step 4: Pan fry patties for apprx. 6 minutes per side or until internal temp is 165f.

  • Step 5: Add cheese for last few minutes on the patties so it melts a bit.

  • Step 6: Mean while or ahead of time prepare your onions. Pan fry onions in butter over medium heat for apprx 25 minutes or in slow cooker for 7 hours on low or until they are golden.

  • Step 7: Place cooked Patties on bottom of the buns.

  • Step 8: Top with BBQ Sauce, Mustard, tomato slice & Onions or your own favorite condiments.

  • Step 9: Enjoy!

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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