Get the Recipe: Juicy Elk Burgers
These juicy elk burgers are so hearty, savory and flavorful! Grated butter is added into the ground elk which produces such a juicy and tender burger. These homemade burgers are easy, healthy and delicious!
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp cold butter
- 1 pound ground elk
- pinch salt
- 2 burger buns
Instructions
- First, grate cold butter with the large holes of a grater. Grate into a mixing bowl.
- Add ground elk to the bowl. Use hands to mix ground meat and butter together.
- Form burgers into 2 equal sized burgers with 1 inch thickness.
- Season burgers on both sides with salt.
- Heat skillet or grill to low medium heat. Place burgers in skillet.
- Cook for 4 minutes. Then carefully flip and cook another 4 minutes.
- Remove burgers from pan. Serve with burger buns and choice of toppings.
Notes
- Use cold butter straight from the fridge.
- Grate butter with the large holes on a box grater.
- Use meat thermometer to measure internal temperature of burgers. Elk should be cooked to at least 140 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Store leftover burgers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Nutrition facts do not include burger buns or toppings.
Calories: 490kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 49g, Fat: 31g, Saturated Fat: 15g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 9g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 180mg, Sodium: 279mg, Potassium: 734mg, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 350IU, Calcium: 31mg, Iron: 6mg