Ground Elk Meat Sliders by Elk Ridge Farm in Ramara, Ontario
Ground Elk Meat Sliders by Elk Ridge Farm in Ramara, Ontario

Ground Elk Sliders

These juicy ground elk sliders are quick to prepare and packed with flavour. Made with lean Canadian elk meat and served on soft slider buns with your favourite toppings, they're perfect for game day, family dinners, backyard barbecues, or entertaining guests. A simple recipe that showcases the rich taste of premium elk from Elk Ridge Farm.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Canadian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 🥩 Slider Patties
  • 1 lb ground elk
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp oil or butter
  • 🍔 For Serving
  • 8 slider buns
  • 🧀 Optional Toppings
  • Cheese slices
  • Pickles
  • Red onion
  • Your favourite burger sauce or aioli

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare the Patties
  2. In a bowl, gently combine the ground elk with the salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Form into 8 evenly sized patties, slightly wider than the slider buns.
  3. Cook the Sliders
  4. Heat the oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for 2–3 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Avoid overcooking, as elk is naturally lean.
  5. Add Cheese
  6. If using cheese, place a slice on each patty during the final minute of cooking and allow it to melt.
  7. Assemble
  8. Place each patty on a slider bun and top with pickles, onions, sauce, or your favourite toppings. Serve immediately.

Notes

Ground elk is naturally lean and cooks quickly. For the juiciest sliders, avoid pressing the patties while cooking and remove them from the heat as soon as they reach your preferred doneness.
Ground elk is naturally lean and cooks quickly. For the juiciest sliders, avoid pressing the patties while cooking and remove them from the heat as soon as they reach your preferred doneness.