Lean elk patties stay juicy with cold butter, a hard sear, cheddar, arugula, and mustard mayo on a toasted bun.
20 min prep 14 min cook
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Loosely mix the ground elk with Worcestershire sauce and grated cold butter.
Divide the mixture into 4 patties and season with salt and black pepper just before cooking.
Heat a cast iron pan above 230°C and sear the patties for 3 minutes.
Flip the patties, place cheddar on top and cook for 3 more minutes.
Toast the cut sides of the buns for 1 minute.
Mix the mayonnaise and Dijon mustard and spread on the buns.
Serve the burgers immediately with arugula, red onion and the elk patties.
💡 Tip: Elk is lean, so fold cold grated butter into the mix and do not cook past medium.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with baked sweet potatoes, arugula and cabbage salad with grape vinegar.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~540
kcal calories
43
g protein
34
g carbs
27
g fat
1.2g
Sugar
0.6g
Fiber
1235.4mg
Sodium
1.3g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (55%); values are estimates.
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Very filling, for a really hungry day
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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