Elk Lettuce Wraps

Susie Jimenez created this unique and delicious lettuce wrap using ground elk meat. And if you want more carbs, just take that whole lettuce roll and wrap it in a flour tortilla. No dressings are necessary, but you could add a Thai Peanut Sauce. 

Elk Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground elk meat
  • 1 teaspoon of each ground cumin ground coriander, chopped garlic, turmeric and pepper
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons chopped ginger
  • 1 teaspoon siracha
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • Bib lettuce leaves or collard greens (add flour tortillas if want the carbs)
  • Use seasonal vegetables to top it off - including shredded carrots scallions and more.
  • Toasted coconut

Instructions

  • sauté ground elk meat with 1 teaspoon of each ground cumin, ground coriander, chopped garlic, turmeric and pepper over high heat for 5 minutes.
  • serve with ginger soy sauce and top off with toasted coconut