Serve this elk venison backstrap recipe with a side of rosemary smashed potatoes and steamed asparagus. (Photo courtesy of NevadaFoodies.com)
February 13, 2018
By Kristy Crabtree
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Serves: 2 Prep time: 45 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
2 individually cut elk backstrap steaks, each about 4- to 5-inches thick 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 teaspoon ground coriander 2 tablespoons butter 2 slices of bacon, chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped
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Rosemary Smashed Potatoes:
6-8 potatoes 3 tablespoons butter 1 ½ tablespoons minced fresh rosemary Chopped fresh chives
Directions:
Place the steaks on a plate and season with salt, pepper and ground coriander. Cover with plastic wrap and marinade for 30 minutes at room temperature. Over medium high heat add chopped bacon, garlic and butter to cast iron skillet. Raise heat to high and cook elk steaks 3-4 minutes on every side. Transfer the steaks to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice the steaks across the grain. To make the smashed potatoes, roughly peel and chop the potatoes into quarters. Boil them until tender while the steaks are resting. In a large nonstick frying pan over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons butter. Add the potatoes. Using a wooden spoon or potato masher, smash the potatoes coarsely, adjusting their texture as necessary. Mix in the rosemary and chives. Cook until browned on one side and then flip. Season with salt and pepper. Serve elk steaks with potatoes and a side of steamed asparagus. (Photo courtesy of NevadaFoodies.com) For more elk venison recipes, visit: NevadaFoodies.com
