Elk Steaks

For this recipe you can really savor the taste of the elk, since coarse salt and black pepper are all that’s needed. Simple seasoning for maximum flavor.

Total Time

20min

4.2

5 Ratings

Author: How to BBQ Right

Servings:

Ingredients

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Elk Steak

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1 Tbsp

Kosher Salt

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1 Tbsp

Ground Black Pepper

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4 Tbsp

Unsalted Butter

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6 cloves

Garlic

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2 sprigs

Fresh Rosemary

Cooking Instructions

Prepare the charcoal grill for direct cooking over lump charcoal. Season each Elk Steak (2) with Kosher Salt (1 Tbsp) and Ground Black Pepper (1 Tbsp) on both sides.

Place a cast-iron skillet on the grill grate directly over hot coals. Add Unsalted Butter (1 Tbsp) to an iron skillet and allow to melt. Place one of the elk steaks in the iron skillet and sear for 2 minutes.

Add Garlic (3 cloves) and Fresh Rosemary (1 sprig) to the skillet along with Unsalted Butter (1 Tbsp) . Flip the steak and cook for 2 minutes, baste the top with the butter mixture as it cooks.

Remove the elk steak from the skillet for medium rare or continue to cook until desired doneness is reached.

Wipe the skillet out with paper towel and repeat the above process for the remaining steak, Garlic (3 cloves) , Fresh Rosemary (1 sprig) and Unsalted Butter (2 Tbsp) .

Rest each steak for 5-7 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Per Serving

CALORIES

668

FAT

28.1 g

PROTEIN

92.7 g

CARBS

5.3 g