Elk burgers with caramelized onions and blue cheese
Elk burgers with caramelized onions and blue cheese are a gourmet, lean twist on the classic American cheeseburger. The dish features a patty made from ground elk meat, topped with sweet, slow-cooked onions and pungent, creamy blue cheese, typically served on a bun. It's a popular choice in North American cuisine, especially in regions where elk is hunted or farmed.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is very high in protein due to the lean elk meat, with a moderate to high fat content from the cheese and cooking fats, and relatively low in carbohydrates if served without a sugary bun or heavy sauces. It's a good source of iron, zinc, and B vitamins, with a rough calorie ballpark of 450-550 per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 480 kcal |
| Protein | 38 g |
| Carbs | 28 g |
| Fat | 24 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Iron | 4.5 mg |
| Zinc | 6.2 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.8 µg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8.5 mg |
| Selenium | 28 µg |
| Phosphorus | 320 mg |
| Potassium | 420 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 mg |
Per 1 elk burger patty (113g) with toppings on a standard bun (total ~220g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it represents a 'field-to-table' or wild game dining trend, elevating a simple burger into a more adventurous, rustic meal. Nutritionally, elk is a notably lean red meat, often lower in fat and calories than beef while being rich in conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), a fatty acid studied for potential health benefits.
