Grilled Onion and Mushroom Elk Burgers

prep

25 Min

cook

10 MIN

feeds

4

These elk burgers taste so good even PETA would enjoy them. Your friends who have never tasted elk wont know the difference. Harvest some wild game game and harness its wild flavors! If you would like to learn more about how to make the best burger read the Book of Burger from our BBQ Bible.

Ingredients

3 Tablespoons cracked pepper

2 Tablespoons kosher salt

2 Tablespoons paprika

2 Tablespoons onion powder

2 Tablespoons dried garlic

1 Tablespoon dried basil

1 Tablespoon dried rosemary

1 teaspoon red pepper


1 pound ground elk

3 Tablespoons garlic, chopped

2 Tablespoons steak seasoning*

Swiss cheese

Lettuce

Tomato, sliced

4 hamburger buns


1 pound ground elk

3 Tablespoons garlic, chopped

2 Tablespoons steak seasoning*

Swiss cheese

Lettuce

Tomato, sliced

4 hamburger buns

3 Tablespoons cracked pepper

2 Tablespoons kosher salt

2 Tablespoons paprika

2 Tablespoons onion powder

2 Tablespoons dried garlic

1 Tablespoon dried basil

1 Tablespoon dried rosemary

1 teaspoon red pepper

1 yellow onion, sliced thin

4 Tablespoons butter, divided

2 cups mushrooms, sliced

4 Tablespoons garlic, minced

Mayonnaise



Instructions

Elk Burger

Step 1

In a small bowl mix ingredients of steak seasoning. Set aside.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, combine ground elk, garlic and steak seasoning. Form into 4 patties. Press the centers of the patties down so that the burgers don't get to thick in the middle when you grill them. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.

step 3

Grill patties until internal temperature reaches 125 °F for rare, 135 °F for medium rare, 145 °F for medium and 160 °F for well done. Flip patties halfway through cook time. The last few minutes of cooking, add a slice of cheese to patties and let the cheese melt.

Step 4

Grill buns until toasted

Assembly

Bottom bun, mayonnaise, lettuce, grilled onions, burger, mushrooms, tomatoes, mayonnaise and top bun.

Grilled Mushrooms and Onions

Step 1

While burgers are in the refrigerator, heat a skillet over medium heat. Melt 2 Tablespoons butter. Add mushrooms and season with salt and pepper. Cook mushrooms for about 10 minutes, adding garlic to mushrooms after about 5 minutes.

step 2

While mushrooms are cooking preheat additional skillet or use the same one as mushrooms if large enough. Melt 2 Tablespoons butter. Add onion and season with salt and pepper. Cook onions until they become translucent and slightly browned.