Antelope, mule deer, elk.. what to make?

Lynn_babcock

Currently the thawed meat in my fridge is mule deer (cooked/leftover roast, and I've got a small piece of steak). I also have elk burger.. but it's lean, no added fat.. basically a ground steak. I also have an antelope sausage.. kinda like a summer sausage.. they've added fat to it so it sticks together. I also have a small package of pork chops thawed.

For veggies I have broccoli, zucchini, carrots, kale, cucumbers, or some bell peppers. Ideas? I am lacking inspiration for lunch (haven't had breakfast yet.. but I'm trying to plan the day) and dinner tonight. I probably have to go into town for some groceries anyways today (out of coffee creamer)... so if I need to get something special, like a spice that could make all the difference, I can. Thanks!

JesChernosky

I'm not sure you still need these ideas, but I'll give you what I have.

My husband has been hunting the last couple years and we've been ending up with half an elk per year. We actually use the elk more than beef. It is leaner, and generally the elk isn't as gamey as deer. I've never tried antelope.

I like to make chili quite a bit, or taco soup, with the elk. I actually use the elk to make anything that I would use beef for.

I also like to make meatloaf from it.

My husband has juiced Kale, zucchini, and carrots, drank the much juice, and used some of the left over veggie chunks that still contained some of the vitamins to mix with a little of the juice in a meatloaf. You could add onions and bell pepper to that, use some taco seasoning and rice (instead of oatmeal). It's a little different tasting, but actually not bad, especially when served with mashed cauliflower and Kale.

For the mule deer you could make a soup. Warm the roast and/or steak with bell peppers, zucchini, and carrots in a pot with water. I would add a little onion, garlic, and pepper, too, maybe some tomatoes (low sodium canned) or tomato sauce. When the veggies are just about done add the kale, cooking until just barely wilted. Hopefully the seasoning and veggies will take away any gaminess left in the roast. Maybe serve with some whole wheat rolls.