Whether your are preparing for a long hard day out on the trail, or at the jobsite. Or you are trying to refuel after a night catching up with your buddies at the lodge – a good hearty country breakfast is sure to set you straight!

A couple of fried eggs, some crispy hash brown potatoes, and some fresh elk steaks makes for a tasty protein packed breakfast that’s great for the trail, or the home!

 

Protein Power! 

You can find the full recipe below

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Backcountry Breakfast – Elk Steak & Eggs Recipe  

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Prep Time: 5-minutes | Cook Time: 15-minutes | Total Time: 20-minutes 

Serves: 2 

Ingredients 

For the Elk Steak 

• 2 Strips of Elk Steak  
• 3 Tablespoons Butter
• Kosher Salt 
• Black Pepper 

For the Hash Brown Potatoes 

• 4 Cups Freshly Shredded Hash Brown Potatoes  
• 3 Tablespoons Butter
• Kosher Salt 
• Black Pepper 

For the Eggs 

• 4 Fresh Eggs 
• 2 Tablespoon Butter 

Method 

Cooking your hash brown potatoes 

1. Pre-heat a medium-large sized cast iron OR sauté pan over medium heat – adding your butter 
2. Add your shredded hash brown potatoes to the pan – fanning out the potatoes evenly across the bottom of the pan.
   (be careful of the hot butter splattering as you do this)  
3. Allow potatoes to cook without disturbing for approximately 6-minutes or until golden brown. Then carefully flip with a large spatula.  
4. Allow to cook another 5-6 minutes or until golden brown.  
5. Turn off heat and add salt and pepper or your favorite seasoning 

Cooking your Elk 

1. Pre-heat a small cast iron OR sauté pan over medium-high heat – adding your butter 
2. Season your elk steak with salt and pepper or favorite seasoning of your choice.  
3. Sear your elk loin over medium-high heat – approx. 4-5 minutes each side on top and bottom. 
4. Turn off the heat and allow to continue to cook in the pan. 
   Check with a meat thermometer to determine if your roasted elk loin is finished to your liking: 
   • Medium (Recommended) – 145 Degrees 
   • Medium Well – 150 Degrees 
   • Well – 160 Degrees 

Making Fried Eggs 

1. Pre-heat a small cast iron OR sauté pan over medium heat – adding your butter 
2. Crack your eggs into the pan. 
3. Allow your eggs to cook for approximately 5-minutes
   – if you prefer a less runny yolk you can try covering your eggs with a lid or flipping the eggs over for an over-medium or over-hard preparation.  

Serve 

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