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Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Cook Time: 8 minutes mins
Total Time: 18 minutes mins
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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!
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.
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: 490 kcal , Carbohydrates: 1 g , Protein: 49 g , Fat: 31 g , Saturated Fat: 15 g , Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g , Monounsaturated Fat: 9 g , Trans Fat: 1 g , Cholesterol: 180 mg , Sodium: 279 mg , Potassium: 734 mg , Sugar: 1 g , Vitamin A: 350 IU , Calcium: 31 mg , Iron: 6 mg
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American