Homemade Elk Hamburger Helper | Wild Table

With freezers full of elk, venison, wild turkey, duck and more, the Savage team is always looking for recipes to modify with a wild game twist. This Elk Hamburger Helper recipe is heavily influenced by Half Baked Harvest’s Healthier Homemade One Pot Hamburger Helper recipe with ground elk substituted for ground beef. This elk recipe is packed full of flavor and is perfect for anyone who likes to measure with their heart! Use the ingredients that you have in your pantry and swap around what you need to.

Like the classic boxed Hamburger Helper, this recipe is a one-pot dinner and extremely easy to prepare. Since it’s homemade, it’s healthier and has a richer flavor.

Ingredients

• Olive Oil 
• 1 lb Elk
• 1 Onion, chopped
• Salt & Pepper
• 1 tsp Chili Powder
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1 lb Short Cut Pasta
• 2 cups Beef Broth
• 2 cups Milk (use whatever you have) 
• 1 tbls Ketchup
• 1 Package Frozen Peas
• 1 Cup Cheese (use whatever you have)

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a deep pan. 
2. Add the onion and Elk and season with salt and pepper. 
3. Break up the meat as you go, cook until onions are soft. 
4. Stir in the chili powder, paprika, and garlic powder. 
5. Add the pasta and toss, then pour in the broth, milk, and ketchup. 
6. Stir and add salt to taste. 
7. Bring to a boil and simmer until the pasta is al dente. 
8. Tip: Stir often so it doesn’t stick to the bottom of your pan. 
9. About halfway through cooking the pasta, add in the frozen peas. 
10. Finish cooking the pasta. 
11. Add the cheese and stir to combine until the cheese has melted into the mixture. 
12. Serve and enjoy!

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