Elk Homestyle Stew

Serves: 6 • Cooking time: 30 Min

Warm up your bones with this cozy homestyle Elk stew with rustic potatoes and melt in your mouth elk.

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb of Elk Ribeye Steak (2 - 8oz steaks)
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 tsp. herbs de Provence or Italian Seasoning
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. black pepper
  • 4 cups diced potatoes, or you can use the mini duo potatoes as seen in our recipe.
  • 2 cups diced carrots
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 15 0z. can diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups unsalted beef stock
  • 3–4 dashes Worcestershire sauce

Cooking Instructions:

  1. Dice the carrots, celery and onion. Wash your mini duo potatoes or dice your potatoes of choice. Mince the garlic. Set aside in a bowl.
  2. Dice the elk into bite-sized chunks.
  3. Add the olive oil to the base of the Instant Pot and add the cubed elk. Add the spices and seasoning.
  4. Turn the Instant Pot to “Saute” for 10 minutes.
  5. Allow the elk to saute for 5 minutes then and add the bowl of vegetables. Saute until the cycle ends with the lid off.
  6. Add the tomatoes, broth and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well and secure the lid.
  7. Select “Manual” or “Pressure Cook” on high pressure and adjust the time to 30 minutes.
  8. When the cycle finishes, allow it to naturally release for 10 minutes before turning the knob to venting.
  9. Allow the Instant Pot to vent fully, remove the lid and serve!
  10. Add more salt & pepper to taste.

Notes: This can easily be a slow cooker meal as well! Simply follow all instructions but cook on high for 4-5 hours or 8 hours on low.