Elk Chopped Cheese Sliders
Elk chopped cheese sliders are a wild twist on a classic! Juicy ground elk, melted American cheese, and tangy secret sauce come together on a soft brioche roll for the perfect mini sandwich.
Servings: 12 sliders
Calories: 324kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Meat:
- 1 lb ground elk (or venison, moose, beef, etc.)
- 3 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, divided
- ½ cup onion, finely diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoon pork lard (or other cooking fat)
Sauce:
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
- 3 tablespoon onion, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoon white vinegar
- 2 teaspoon yellow mustard
- ¾ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Other Ingredients:
- 12 slider buns
- 8 slices American cheese
- 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
- 12 small tomato slices
Instructions
Sauce:
- Combine all sauce ingredients in a medium bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Meat:
- Thaw elk meat in a paper towel-lined bowl in the fridge to absorb excess moisture.
- To a medium bowl, add elk meat, 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce, diced onion, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Gently combine the mixture with your hands.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add lard to the pan and let it melt.
- Spread the meat mixture in a single layer in the pan. Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce over the meat mixture.
- Cook for 7-8 minutes, or until the bottom of the meat is browned and crispy.
- Flip the meat and arrange cheese slices over the meat. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until the meat is cooked through and the cheese is melted.
Assembly:
- Spread the sauce on the tops and bottoms of each slider bun.
- Place meat and cheese on the bottom halves of the buns.
- Top with sliced tomato and shredded lettuce. Enjoy!
Notes
- Ground elk can be replaced with any other ground meat: venison, beef, etc.
- The sauce is a version of a classic burger sauce. If you don't have time to make it, you can typically find a few varieties of burger sauce at the store. No matter what you use, the key is to add some moisture to the sandwich!
- American cheese is typically used for chopped cheese sandwiches because it melts so well. If you're not into processed cheese, you can totally use your favorite sliced cheese as well.
- Add the cheese at the right time—after the meat is mostly cooked but still a bit pink in the center, so it melts perfectly without overcooking the meat.
Nutrition
Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 547mg | Potassium: 270mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 508IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 189mg | Iron: 2mg
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