Elk Steaks with Green Peppercorn Sauce Recipe
🕒 Total Time: Not specified
🍽️ Servings: 4
🌟 Rating: 5 stars from 5 reviews
Description:
Elk, known for its fine grain and mild flavor akin to beef, is a culinary gem among venison meats. Lean yet exquisite, this recipe transforms elk steaks into a succulent masterpiece. The key lies in marinating, grilling, and crafting a tantalizing Green Peppercorn Sauce that elevates the dining experience.
Ingredients:
- 4 Elk Steaks
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1 Red Onion
- Red Wine (quantity not specified)
- 1 tbsp Grainy Mustard
- 1/2 cup Green Peppercorns
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 157.4
- Fat: 9.3g
- Saturated Fat: 1.7g
- Cholesterol: 2.5mg
- Sodium: 323.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0.4g
- Sugar: 3.2g
- Protein: 1.3g
🔪 Instructions:
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Prep the Steaks:
- Trim any visible fat from the elk steaks.
- Combine minced garlic and olive oil, creating a flavorful marinade.
- Pour the marinade over the steaks, ensuring they’re fully coated.
- Marinate in the refrigerator overnight for an infusion of flavors.
- Season the steaks with a generous pinch of salt and freshly ground pepper.
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Grilling Perfection:
- Grill or broil the marinated steaks for approximately five to six minutes per side.
- Adjust the cooking time based on the grill’s heat level, aiming for a rare to medium-rare doneness.
- Remove from heat while the steak is still quite rare, allowing it to rest on a heated platter in a low oven.
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Green Peppercorn Sauce:
- In a small saucepan, melt butter in oil over high heat until hot but not smoking.
- Add finely chopped red onion and sauté, stirring, until tender (about 30 seconds).
- Introduce red wine and vinegar, cooking until reduced by half (2 to 3 minutes).
- Stir in beef stock and mustard, reducing the mixture by about half (4 to 6 minutes).
- Remove from heat, stir in green peppercorns, and adjust seasoning to taste.
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Finishing Touch:
- Drizzle the luscious Green Peppercorn Sauce over the grilled elk steaks.
- Serve immediately, letting the flavors dance on your palate.
Indulge in the extraordinary with Elk Steaks and Green Peppercorn Sauce, a culinary symphony of flavors that marries the robustness of wild game with the finesse of a gourmet masterpiece. Elevate your dining experience with this recipe that transforms elk into a culinary triumph, leaving your taste buds yearning for an encore. 🦌🔥🍽️
