BBQ Bacon Elk Burgers
Flavorful, juicy, and tender bacon-infused elk burgers topped with bacon; because you can never have enough bacon.
Ingredients
- 1 lb of ground elk
- 1 package of hickory-smoked bacon
- 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon of bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- ½ teaspoon of ground pepper onion powder, and dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon of paprika
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Cook bacon until crispy.
- Chop up 4-5 slices into small pieces.
- Place the ground elk into a mixing bowl. Add the chopped bacon bits, seasonings, bread crumbs and Worcestershire sauce.
- Mix the ingredients gently, but don't over-combine.
- Separate the meat into four pieces and form them into patties about the size of your bun. (these won't shrink much, if at all)
- Lightly coat the burgers with olive oil before adding them to the hot skillet.
- Cook until a nice sear forms. (about 4-5 minutes on medium heat)
- Flip and continue to cook to your desired doneness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ozCalories: 276kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 32gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 91mgSodium: 781mgSugar: 1g
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