Elk Burgers

These easy elk burgers use ground elk meat, simple spices and a secret trick to cooking the juiciest elk burger either on the grill or stove.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 pound ground elk meat
• 4 tablespoons ghee (or grass-fed pastured butter)
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese (optional)
• lettuce
• tomato
• onion
• ketchup
• buns of choice

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Place the ground elk meat in a large bowl.
2. 2Add the ghee and seasonings and mix until well combined.
3. 3Form into four similar sized patties and place on a plate. Transfer to the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes while the grill heats up.
4. 4Heat an outdoor grill to a medium-hot heat. Once hot, place the burgers on the grill and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side or until medium-rare to medium (an internal temperature of 135-140°F is achieved). Alternatively, you can cook the burgers on a cast iron skillet on the stove top over medium-high heat using a touch of ghee or butter in the pan.
5. 5If using the cheddar, place a slice on top of each burger about 1 minute before removing the burgers from the grill. Make sure to close the lid of the grill so the cheese melts.
6. 6Serve burgers with chosen toppings on a bun if desired.