Spicy Dry Rub Elk Tacos Recipes

SPICY DRY RUB ELK TACOS

Steps:

• In a small bowl add all spices and blend together. Place sirloin cuts on a cutting board and season with dry rub on both sides. If you have time, I recommend letting the meat sit and marinade at room temperature before cooking. I often suggest 30 minutes.
• Put the meat to the side and begin chopping up all of your taco ingredients: onions, bell peppers, tomatos, avocado and anything else you want to add. Cook your taco shells after your taco condimients are ready and set aside in a 250 degree oven to keep warm.
• Be sure before putting the meat on the grille that you get your cast iron grille good and hot. Place meat on grille and cook for 3-4 minutes turning diagonally and cooking for another 3-4 minutes before turning over and cooking on the other side. This will give you great criss-cross grille marks.
• Remove meat immediately and let rest for a few minutes before slicing in 1/4 inch slices across the grain.

SPICY DRY RUB

Steps:

• In a small bowl stir everything together. Rub into shrimp, chicken or pork a few minutes before grilling.

SWEET AND SPICY DRY RUB

Steps:

• Add all ingredients to a bowl and stir to combine. Use immediately or store in an air-tight container for later use.
• To use, sprinkle a generous amount of the dry rub over meat or fish. Pat the rub into the surface of the meat to help it adhere. Grill the coated meat over an open flame or add to a hot, well oiled skillet.

GROUND ELK TACOS WITH BBQ VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and garlic clove in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground elk and cook for five minutes or until meat begins to brown. Add salt, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, chipotle pepper and cumin to the elk meat. Continue to stir until thoroughly cooked. Turn heat to low and add ½ bottle of the beer to your elk meat. Continue to cook on low while you BBQ your vegetables.
• Pre-heat barbecue to high temperature.
• Coat green onions, tomatoes, sliced onion with olive oil and salt. Place vegetables direct on grill. Turn vegetables as needed until they become slightly charred. While cooking your vegetables, place flour or corn tortillas direct on grill and cook about 1 minute on each side until warm. Remove vegetables and tortillas from grill when ready.
• Place tortilla on plate, add a heaping spoonful of elk burger, add a few red onions, green onion and cooked tomato. I like to then add a few mild green chilies, some shredded cabbage and sliced radish for the additional crunch. Enjoy... I know we did!