Orange Elk

Instead of Chinese takeout, try making this orange elk for dinner tonight. It’s a simple and healthier recipe packed with fragrant and subtle hints of orange and ginger. Serve with steamed rice, broccoli and green onion. Tastes just as good with venison.

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Ingredients

• 1lb Elk Top Round or Tip Roast (sliced 1/8 inch thick)
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 tablespoon orange zest and juice from one orange
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 4 green onions chopped
• 4 cups cooked rice
• 2 cups broccoli spears steamed (optional)

Directions

Cook rice following directions on package. Cut elk roast into 1/8 inch thin slices and mix in the orange zest and set aside. In a small bowl combine the juice from one orange, Tamari or soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, dark brown sugar and cornstarch. In a large skillet heat canola oil over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add elk to the pan and cook pieces until golden brown about 60 seconds. Turn and repeat process until meat is cooked. Remove from pan and set aside. Add garlic and ginger to pan and saute for about 2 minutes. Pour sauce into pan and bring to a boil stirring frequently until sauce thickens. Add elk to the pan and coat in the sauce. Remove from heat.

Serve orange elk with rice, steamed broccoli and chopped green onion. ~Enjoy!