Elk or Venison Steaks with Juniper

Mountain West cooks have long matched lean elk or venison with crushed juniper’s piney bite. A quick hard sear in butter and oil locks in juices at medium-rare, finished with garlic and rosemary.

Serves 4 · 15 min prep · 12 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 360 cal
• 12g protein
• 24g carbs
• 8g fat
• 1.2g fiber

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb elk or venison steaksMeat
• 1 tsp juniper berries, crushedSpices
• 2 cloves garlicProduce
• 1 tsp rosemaryProduce
• 2 tbsp butterDairy
• 1 tbsp oilPantry
• to taste salt and pepperSpices
• 1/4 cup red wine optionalPantry

Instructions

1. 1Season steaks with salt, pepper, juniper, garlic, rosemary.
2. 2Sear hard in oil and butter to medium-rare—don't overcook game.
3. 3Rest; optional wine pan sauce.
4. 4Mountain hunt supper energy.