Instant Pot Elk Meat Food

INSTANT POT VENISON STEAK RECIPE

Steps:

• Remove butcher paper or plastic wrapping from frozen venison and place inside the pot.
• Sprinkle over one Tablespoon of onion soup mix per pound of meat.
• Pour one 14.5 oz. can of quality beef broth into the inner pot and lock the lid.
• Press the "Manual" button using high pressure and set the time for 90 minutes.
• When the 90 minutes are up, allow the instant pot to come to natural pressure release.
• When the float valve drops, open the lid and remove the meat.
• Serve alongside roasted vegetables or your favorite sides.

ELK ROAST RECIPE

Steps:

• If you have time, drain the elk roast in a colander set in a bowl overnight to try to get some of the blood out.
• Turn on the instant pot so it gets hot enough to cook the bacon and brown the meat.
• Par-cook the bacon slices in the bottom of the pot. What you're looking for is there to be enough grease left over to brown the meat and cook the vegetables. This step probably takes about 5-8 minutes.
• Shake some salt and pepper all over the elk roast - feel free to use a generous amount; if the elk roast is thick enough, a thick crust of salt and pepper will make it wonderful! Kosher salt, not table salt.
• When the bacon is done, remove it and set aside. Add the elk roast to the instant pot to sear and brown on all sides in the bacon grease - about 5 minutes per side. You may have to do this in batches if you're doing multiple roasts (like with smaller venison roasts).
• If you haven't already, use this time to chop your onions, chop your garlic, and slice your mushrooms.
• Once the elk roast is browned, remove it and set aside. Add the onions, garlic, and mushrooms to the pot and saute until translucent and cooked. (In a pinch, I'll use dried mushroom powder from the mushrooms I foraged for over the summer and dehydrated at home.)
• Add the elk roast back to the pot, top with bacon, and add the remaining ingredients (but not the corn starch).
• Cook the elk roast in the instant pot for 1-2 hours. Release the pressure, and then check the cut of the elk roast and decide if you want to cook it a bit more.
• Once the elk roast is done, remove the roast to a cutting board, turn up the heat on the instant pot (no lid needed) to start boiling the liquid. Take 3 tablespoons of the juice and add it to a small bowl. Stir the 1 tablespoon of corn starch into the juice until well mixed. Pour the corn starch mix into the elk roast juice, and stir to incorporate. Let this mixture boil until thick - this usually takes the time it takes to cut up the elk roast.
• Slice the elk roast and serve the gravy on the side as an option to pour on top. The gravy is so good, it could be it's own side.

INSTANT POT VENISON STEW RECIPE

Steps:

• Turn the Instant Pot to the saute function for 10 minutes. Add the olive oil to the bottom of the Instant Pot and add the cubed venison. After 5 minutes, add chopped garlic and diced onion. Saute until the cycle ends.
• Add the beef broth to the Instant Pot and use a spoon to scrape any brown bits on the bottom of the pressure cooker. Next, add potatoes, carrots, squash, paprika, sea salt, pepper, Italiano seasoning, red wine vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Give it a final stir to mix all the ingredients well.
• Secure the lid, set it to "sealing" or "stew" setting, and cook on high pressure for 35 minutes. Then, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then do a quick release.
• Remove the lid and give the venison stew a good stir. If you want your stew to be thicker, mix two tablespoons of cornstarch and two tablespoons of cold water and pour it immediately into the stew. Stir until thickened.
• Pour into serving bowls and enjoy!

ELK CHILI

Steps:

• In a large deep skillet over medium heat, cook the ground elk with the onion until evenly browned. Drain off excess grease.
• Pour the tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes, kidney beans and green chilies into the skillet with the meat, and stir to blend. Season with chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, oregano and brown sugar. Cover, and simmer over low heat for at least one hour.