Description
A rich and flavorful dish featuring tender elk meat coated in a robust coffee crust, paired with sweet blackberries for a unique culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds elk steak
- 1/4 cup ground coffee
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix ground coffee, brown sugar, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the coffee mixture over the elk steak, ensuring it’s evenly coated.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the elk steak for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare.
- While the steak is cooking, combine blackberries and balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan and simmer until slightly thickened.
- Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve the elk slices topped with the blackberry balsamic sauce.
Notes
- For best results, let the elk steak marinate in the coffee rub for a few hours or overnight.
- Adjust the cooking time according to your preferred doneness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 ounces
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 90mg