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elk steak and salad on a white plate
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Pan-Seared Elk Steak

This tender and juicy pan-seared elk steak is marinated in a delicious marinade that gives the steaks a bold and wonderful flavor!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Marinade Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 276kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. elk steak
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire
  • teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon hickory liquid smoke
  • teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked chipotle pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 2 tablespoon butter (optional)

Instructions

  • Whisk all the wet marinade ingredients into a bowl, then add the spices and whisk to combine.
  • Add the steaks and the marinade to a large Ziploc bag and seal. Massage the marinade into the steaks and marinate for 4+ hours.
  • Heat a cast-iron skillet and make sure it's nice and oiled (or add 1 to 2 tablespoons of tallow). Cook steak over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature taken with a meat thermometer reads 125-130 degrees for medium-rare.
  • Allow the steaks to rest, covered, for five minutes or so before slicing into medallions.

Notes

  • When flipping the steak, use tongs to avoid pricking the steak and letting the juices escape, which will dry out the elk steak.
  • Slice the steak against the grain and serve over a bed of rice or with a healthy broccoli salad. Another option is to serve the steaks with scalloped potatoes.
  • Don't skip resting the steaks. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the steak, resulting in a more tender steak.
  • Store leftover steak in the fridge, in an airtight container for up to 3 days. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 276kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g