Sweet-and-Sour Elk

Dairy Free
Health score
10%
Sweet-and-Sour Elk
85 min.
6
708kcal

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Looking for a unique and delicious way to enjoy elk? Look no further than this mouth-watering Sweet-and-Sour Elk recipe! Not only is this dish packed with flavor, but it's also dairy-free and perfect for a hearty lunch or dinner. With a cooking time of just 85 minutes, it's the perfect meal for busy weeknights.

This recipe serves six and features tender elk steak strips simmered in a savory apricot sauce. The sauce is a delightful blend of apricot preserves, brown sugar, Russian or Catalina salad dressing, and cider vinegar, with a hint of spice from the onion soup mix, salt, and pepper. The result is a perfectly balanced sweet and tangy flavor that will have your taste buds dancing.

To serve, simply accompany the Sweet-and-Sour Elk with a side of hot cooked rice, which not only complements the dish but also helps to soak up all that delicious sauce. With a caloric breakdown of 74.51% carbs, 16.78% protein, and 8.71% fat, this recipe is a nutritious and well-rounded meal.

Whether you're an avid hunter or just looking to try something new, this Sweet-and-Sour Elk recipe is sure to impress. So why not give it a try and discover a new favorite dish?

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces apricot preserves 
  • 0.3 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.3 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 cup catalina salad dressing 
  • tablespoon apple cider vinegar 
  • servings rice hot cooked
  • servings rice hot cooked
  • servings rice hot cooked
  • 1.5 pounds elk steaks cut into 1/2-inch strips
  • envelope onion soup mix 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine soup mix and water; let stand for 15 minutes.
  2. Add preserves, salad dressing, brown sugar and vinegar; mix well.
  3. Place elk in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish.
  4. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  5. Pour apricot mixture over the elk. Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake 30-40 minutes longer or until meat is fork-tender.
  6. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts

Calories708kcal
Protein16.78%
Fat8.71%
Carbs74.51%

Properties

Glycemic Index
66.5
Glycemic Load
71.76
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
21.160869617825%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.18mg
Epicatechin
0.16mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.18mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:707.63kcal
35.38%
Fat:6.85g
10.54%
Saturated Fat:1.74g
10.86%
Carbohydrates:131.8g
43.93%
Net Carbohydrates:130.22g
47.35%
Sugar:48.35g
53.72%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:1259.85mg
54.78%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:29.69g
59.37%
Vitamin B6:1.29mg
64.55%
Manganese:1.23mg
61.39%
Selenium:37.39µg
53.41%
Vitamin B3:8.61mg
43.03%
Zinc:6mg
39.98%
Phosphorus:362.55mg
36.25%
Vitamin B12:2.01µg
33.45%
Vitamin B2:0.37mg
21.64%
Copper:0.42mg
20.94%
Iron:3.56mg
19.75%
Potassium:618.24mg
17.66%
Vitamin B5:1.73mg
17.32%
Vitamin B1:0.25mg
16.43%
Magnesium:63.95mg
15.99%
Calcium:65.41mg
6.54%
Fiber:1.58g
6.32%
Vitamin C:5.22mg
6.32%
Vitamin A:117.69IU
2.35%
Folate:7.87µg
1.97%
Vitamin E:0.18mg
1.19%