Wild Game Elk Recipes

Mouthwatering wild game elk recipes that include elk appetizers, casseroles, steaks, stews, burgers and more. Most of my elk recipes also work with venison and other wild game.

Bacon Jalapeno Garlic Elk Burger

Ground elk, bacon, garlic and jalapeno burgers

I’m borrowing this recipe from some friends since I thought it was a great combination for making some Bold and Flavorful elk burgers. It’s a simple recipe that I’m sure would be just as good using other game meat as a replacement if elk is not on hand.

Pesto Elk Meatballs

Pesto Elk Meatballs

Flavorful and extremely easy to make Pesto Elk Meatballs … you’ll FOOL everyone with this recipe. Make it with antelope, elk, venison or regular beef!

Italian elk sausage soup with orecchiette pasta

Italian elk sausage soup with orecchiette pasta

I enjoy the challenge of combining ingredients that I already have in the pantry to avoid having to go to the grocery store too many times during the week. Soups just happen to be one of my favorite meals to create… Leave me a message and let me know what you think!

Elk Meatloaf Recipes

Elk meatloaf with olives

Try something different with your meatloaf… Make elk meatloaf with olives, onions, horseradish and a little parmesan cheese served up with a side of mashed potatoes and gravy. Leave me a message and let me know what you think!

Elk sausage with butternut squash shepherd pie

Elk sausage with butternut squash shepherd pie

Meat pies are such an easy item to prep and cook for everyone to enjoy. In this shepherd’s pie I added butternut squash and a red potato mash that really sweetened the flavor of the pie. Tell me if you’ve made this… drop me a line.

Elk Sirloin Scallopini

Elk Scallopini

For all those out there who haven’t ever tried wild game cooking – let me just say you might be missing out on some of the best meats available. If you don’t know someone who is a hunter you can always order wild game from your local butcher. Be adventurous and try it!

Sage Elk Burger Ravioli

Baked elk-n-sage ravioli

I want to be honest and let you know that when you make these Raviolis … you’ll be addicted, craving them for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I know just looking at them I’m getting hungry.

Stuffed Bell Peppers with Ground Elk

Elk bell peppers

Boiling your bell peppers prior to cooking on the BBQ is what really makes this dish a success. The sweetness of the pepper and the elk meat, the carmelized onion infused by the BBQ… and then top it off with melted cheese. Wow… It’s delicious.

Elk Burger Stuffed Murshrooms

Elk stuffed mushrooms

The perfect appetizer for impressing your dinner guests has to be Mushrooms stuffed with ground elk, barbequed sweet onion and smoked mozzarella cheese hot out of the oven.

Elk filet with creamy alfredo and mushrooms

Elk filet with creamy alfredo and mushrooms

The best cuts of meat deserve the most attention to detail; however, that doesn’t mean that you need to use the most expensive ingredients. Simple things like sage leaves, creamy Alfredo sauce, yes from a jar… mushrooms and onions make a fine dining meal in minutes.

Elk Sirloin Tacos

Elk sirloin tacos with pickled jalapeños

I have too many ingredients left in the refrigerator that just scream to me to keep making tacos with different ingredients. The dry rub is essentially the same, but what makes these tacos different each time is what you put on them. You just can’t make this taste bad!

Elk burger pinwheel appetizers

Elk burger pinwheel appetizers

Flaky pastry surrounding the flavored elk with onions and tomato’s infused with spicy cumin and chipotle chili seasonings… and then topped with creamy and fresh guacamole. Can you say YUM?

Elk Meat Recipe

Herb Crusted Elk Steaks with Marsala Mushrooms

The key to the success of this dish is to never ever overcook your elk steaks. That… and of course, searing the meat directly in the pan that the bacon, mushrooms and marsala wine just came from. The bacon grease that seasons the pan will leave an amazingly flavorful outer crust on each piece of meat that will leave you wanting more.

Elk Vin Rouge

Vin Rouge with Elk

Figuring out ways to cook tough cuts of meat can be difficult at times, but braising your meat for several hours creates a savory and rich outcome direct to your dinner plate.