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Elk Sirloin Tip Kebab Banner

Bring out the bold, clean flavour of elk with these perfectly grilled sirloin tip kebabs. This recipe pairs tender, lean elk with a savoury marinade of garlic, herbs, and a touch of citrus, creating a rich yet balanced taste that lets the natural quality of the meat shine. Skewered alongside fresh, colourful vegetables and grilled to a light char, these kebabs are ideal for summer cookouts, farm-to-table meals, or an elevated weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients
  

🛒  Ingredients
  • 1.5 lb elk sirloin tip cut into 1–1.5" cubes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice or red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary or thyme
🥦 Veggies:
  • Red bell peppers chunked
  • Green bell peppers chunked
  • Red onion thick wedges
  • Zucchini ½–¾" slices
  • Mushrooms whole or halved

Method
 

🥣  Marinade
  1. Whisk marinade ingredients together.
  2. Add elk and coat well.
  3. Cover and refrigerate 6–12 hours (min 2 hours).
🥦  Prep Veggies
  1. Toss veggies with a little olive oil, salt & pepper.
  2. Cut as noted above for even cooking and to prevent mushiness.
🍢  Assemble
  1. Thread elk and veggies onto skewers, alternating pieces.
  2. Don’t pack too tightly.
🔥  Grill
  1. Preheat grill to medium-high.
  2. Best Method (for perfect doneness):
  3. Start veggie skewers 3–5 minutes first, then add elk skewers
  4. OR keep together and cut veggies slightly smaller
  5. Grill 8–12 minutes total, turning occasionally
Target doneness:
  1. Elk: medium-rare to medium (130–140°F / 54–60°C)
  2. Veg: tender with light char
✅  Tips
  1. Elk is very lean—don’t overcook
  2. Lightly oil before grilling to prevent drying
  3. Rest 5 minutes before serving