Elk Skewers with Red Bell Pepper Chimichurri

This recipe is so appetizing using a fragrant dry rub marinade with ingredients that include olive oil, cumin, coriander, chili powder, garlic powder and salt. Mix the rub ingredients together and season the fresh elk meat prior to getting ready to thread on skewers prior to grilling.

You can use the same rub ingredients for venison, antelope or other game meats.

 

 

Elk Skewers with Red Bell Pepper Chimichurri

Spoon this colorful Chimichurri over freshly grilled meat for a simple and healthy dish that you can cook up any night of the week.

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Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless elk, cut into 3/4 inch chunks
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp granulated garlic powder
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Red Bell Pepper Chimichurri

• 1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

• Combine all chimichurri ingredients in a bowl and stir to blend. Cover and place in fridge for 1 hour or overnight before serving.
• Combine cumin, coriander, chili powder, garlic powder and salt in a bowl. Coat the elk with olive oil and then rub with the seasoning mixture. Thread the elk onto wooden skewers and set aside.
• Heat barbecue to high heat. Set the elk skewers on the grill grate and cook for 4-5 minutes rotating and cooking for an additional 4-5 minutes until browned. Remove from heat and let rest for 10 minutes.
• Serve the Elk Skewers with the chimichurri sauce.

Notes

 

• Slice the cooked skewered meat and serve with the chimichurri sauce in grilled flour tortillas. Top each one with a crumbled Queso Fresco cheese.
• Don't want to fire up the grill? You can also cook the elk in a hot skillet. Cook the elk for 4-5 minutes before turning and cooking for an additional 4-5 minutes until browned. Remove from heat and let rest for 10 minutes.
• Serve these flavorful elk skewers with other grilled vegetables like skewered onions.

 

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