Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 pound ground elk meat
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp paprika powder
  • 1 tsp sumac powder
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper ((optional))
  • ⅛ tsp ground cloves
  • 3 tbsp minced parsley
  • 2 tbsp minced red onion

Instruction

  • Defrost elk meat if frozen and add to a large bowl. Add all the spices, minced parsley, and onion.
  • Work all the elk burger ingredients together, using your hands, until completely blended. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least a couple of hours. 
  • Divide the meat into four equal portions and form into four thick patties.
  • Grill elk burgers over medium heat for four minutes. Using a spatula, flip the burgers to the other side and cook for three additional minutes. Add buns to the grill and a slice of cheddar cheese on top of the burgers. Cook until the cheese melts and the bun is toasted.