SWEET-AND-SOUR ELK

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Baked elk steaks smothered with a simple, savory sauce is a special dinner we've enjoyed for years. My husband, Ralph, and I used to do quite a bit of hunting, so I accumulated lots of terrific recipes like this one. -Susan Bowdle, Ephrata, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 envelope onion soup mix
1/4 cup water
1 jar (12 ounces) apricot preserves
1/2 cup Russian or Catalina salad dressing
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1-1/2 pounds elk steaks, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine soup mix and water; let stand for 15 minutes. Add preserves, salad dressing, brown sugar and vinegar; mix well. Place elk in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour apricot mixture over the elk. Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake 30-40 minutes longer or until meat is fork-tender. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 1104mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (50g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

Hussain Zahedi
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I love the combination of sweet and sour in this recipe. The elk is cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.


Ijumael Chiruque
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This recipe was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The elk was fall-apart tender and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Vishal mahi Yadav
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it. The elk was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Gayani Mathiwathani
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This was my first time cooking elk and I was pleasantly surprised. The meat was flavorful and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Rizwan Aslam
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I love this recipe! The elk is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and sour. I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit.


Asbin Pandey
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This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for me, but it was worth it. The elk was delicious and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again when I have more time.


Ifeanyi Ikonso
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved the elk and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again for future potlucks.


Eliakim Whyte
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I could see how it would be a hit with kids. The elk was cooked well and the sauce was flavorful.


Naeema Dreyer
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I love the combination of sweet and sour in this recipe. The elk is cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.


Elliott Swallows
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This recipe was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The elk was fall-apart tender and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Charlene Simms
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it. The elk was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Marvin Ssebuufu
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This was my first time cooking elk and I was pleasantly surprised. The meat was flavorful and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Nansubuga Patience
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I love this recipe! The elk is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and sour. I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit.


Falak Naveed
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The elk was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.


Mumtaz Kalyar
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I'm not a big fan of elk, but this recipe changed my mind. The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Autumn Bay
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about the elk and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


Marie Bentley
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I followed the recipe exactly and the results were amazing! The elk was cooked to perfection and the sauce was delicious. My husband and I both loved it.


Mia Alfonso
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This sweet and sour elk recipe was a hit with my family! The meat was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and sour. I will definitely be making this again.