Elk Burgers

Elk and other wild game are among the most nutritious foods available. In the woods, the
animals subsist on branches, herbs, and leaves that are a part of their environment. This
diet produces both extremely flavor- and nutrient-rich meat.

Ground meat of wild game is often very lean, so to make it juicier and more filling we need
to mix it with some ground pork.

Remember not to overcook it on the grill, or it will quickly dry out.

Grilled Elk Burgers with Goat’s Cheese and Blueberry Pesto
• 1 organic egg
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened mustard
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped rosemary
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
• 14 oz. (400 g) ground elk meat
• 7 oz. (200 g) ground pork
• oil for grilling
• 4 slices goat cheese

Whisk together the egg, mustard, herbs, and spices in a bowl. Crumble the ground meat
into smaller pieces. Work all ingredients together quickly and thoroughly to get an even
mix, and let it rest in the refrigerator for about half an hour.

With the mix, make up four burgers and flatten them. Brush the heated grate with oil and
place the burgers on top.

Grill the burgers quickly, 2 minutes per side, over direct heat. Leave the burgers, higher up and at lower heat, for 5 minutes so they stay juicy. Add more salt and pepper while grilling.

Just before serving, open the grill basket and cover each burger with a slice of goat cheese.

Side dishes that work well these burgers are slices of grilled cauliflower, blueberry pesto, and aioli.

Article Source: Low Carb High Fat Barbecue by Birgitta Hoglund