Easy Elk Recipe! Fast At Home Quesadillas With Elk Meat!

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides similar creaminess with fewer calories.

Sauté half an onion and an entire red bell pepper in a cast iron skillet over medium heat.

Add 1 teaspoon of garlic and hatch chilies; cook until softened.

Mix together the ground elk with 1 tablespoon each of sea salt, montana mex blend, black pepper, ground cumin, and smoked paprika.

Add the seasoned elk to the skillet and cook until browned.

Prepare tortillas by adding the elk mixture and cheese on one side; fold over and toast in the skillet until golden brown.

Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens