Grilled Elk Steak
Elk steak is the perfect alternative to venison or beef, providing a mouthful of nutritious red meat to enjoy any time of the week. Prepared in a garlic marinade and seared over high heat, this slab of meat has flavor in every bite.
Servings: 2
Calories: 138kcal
Equipment
- meat tongs
- digital meat thermometer
Ingredients
- 2 elk steaks 8 oz
Marinade
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: Mix all the marinade ingredients in a small bowl
- Marinate the Meat: Place the steaks in an airtight container or large ziplock bags. Pour the marinade over the steaks, covering as much of the meat surface as possible. Seal the bags/containers and place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat: Fire up your grill to medium heat, about 350°F (175°C)
- Prepare the Steaks: While grill warms up, remove steaks from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Leave at room temperature until ready to cook.
- Grill: Place steaks on grill and cook for 3-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, and an internal temperature of 135°F (57°C)
- Rest & Serve: Remove the steaks from the heat and rest for 5 minutes before serving
Nutrition
Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 1086mg | Potassium: 49mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.4mg