These elk meatballs are delicious and embrace the summer flavors of the intermountain west. If you’re wanting a light and refreshing entrée or even appetizer, you should try these. The elk flavor is balanced with the flavors of feta cheese and berry. The prosciutto adds a little saltiness, and the greens add a little crunch. These are guaranteed to be some of the best meatballs you've ever tasted.
Wildberry BBQ Elk Meatballs
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Category
Elk Meat
Servings
2
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
10-12 minutes
Author:
Evette Daley
These sweet and smoky meatballs are sure to please. Easy enough for a quick weeknight meal, and sophisticated enough to serve at a diner party! Win- Win!
Ingredients
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1 LB Ground Elk
½ an onion Diced
1 jalapeño, diced
¼ cup goat cheese crumbles
¼ cup feta cheese crumbles
¼ cup breadcrumbs
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1 tbsp. huckleberry jelly or jam
1 egg
1 tsp. sea salt
1 tsp. fresh black pepper
2 tbsp. homemade game seasoning (ingredients listed below)
A small amount of olive oil for cooking
A handful of arugula
5 slices of prosciutto
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Huckleberry BBQ sauce, your favorite berry flavored BBQ sauce or hot sauce
Sprouts
1 tbsp. chipotle seasoning
1 tbsp. ground pepper
1 tbsp. garlic salt
1 tsp. smoked paprika
1 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. coriander
1 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. marjoram
½ tsp. sage
½ tsp. ground mustard
½ tsp. red pepper flakes
Elk Meatballs
Homemade Elk Burger Seasoning:
Directions
Combine the following ingredients in a large mixing bowl:
1/2 onion, diced
1 jalapeño, diced
¼ cup goat cheese crumbles
¼ cup feta cheese crumbles
¼ cup breadcrumbs
1 tbsp. huckleberry jelly or jam
1 egg
1 tsp. sea salt
1 tsp. fresh black pepper
2 tbsp. homemade game seasoning
Mix all ingredients together until they're evenly mixed and distributed. Then form your meatballs.
Heat a skillet over medium heat with a little olive oil. Once the skillet is heated, add your meatballs and cook them. Rotate your meatballs every five minutes to evenly sear the outside of all sides of the meatball.
Cook the meatballs approximately 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F. Remove the meatballs from the heat and prep for assembling them to serve.
To Serve:
Add a handful of arugula to a platter.
Roll a few slices of prosciutto and add it the arugula.
Top the arugula with the meatballs (I did five for starters).Drizzle either huckleberry (any berry flavour works) BBQ sauce or huckleberry hot sauce over the meatballs.
Sprinkle with sprouts.
Serve and enjoy!
