Best Juicy Elk Burger
The juiciest and most flavorful elk burger that only takes 20 minutes to prepare! Whether cooking on the grill or stovetop, this recipe includes simple tips and tricks for making the perfect elk burger. Serve with homemade mustard aioli and your favorite burger toppings.
Servings: 4 burgers
Calories: 568kcal
Equipment
- cast iron skillet (if cooking on the stovetop)
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground elk
- 2 slices uncooked bacon finely chopped (or 2 tablespoons cold grated butter)
- ½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 slices cheese I like white cheddar
- 4 hamburger buns
- lettuce, tomato, red onion and pickles optional toppings
Mustard aioli
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 ½ tablespoons dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons dill pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
- Add the ground elk and bacon to a bowl. Add the Worcestershire, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Mix until just combined, then shape into 4 burger patties that are slightly larger than the buns. Let the burgers rest for 10 minutes. This helps the burgers firm up before transferring to the stove or grill.
- Grilling: Preheat the grill over medium-high heat. Scrape the grate clean, then brush the grate with oil so the burgers don’t stick. Once hot, grill each patty for about 3 minutes per side for medium doneness. Top the burgers with cheese during the last 1-2 minutes.
- Stovetop: Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon of butter. Once hot, fry each patty for about 3 minutes per side for medium doneness. Top the burgers with cheese during the last 1-2 minutes. If needed, work in batches so you don't crowd the skillet. Add more butter as needed.
- Toast the buns: If desired, spread butter on the insides of the top and bottom buns and place butter side down in the skillet or on the grill. Toast for 1-2 minutes until golden brown. Watch closely so they don't burn.
- Mustard aioli: In a small bowl, mix together all ingredients.
- To serve, assemble the burgers with your favorite toppings, then spread the top buns with mustard aioli.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 568kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 980mg | Potassium: 494mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 5mg
