Elk Eye of Round Steak with Pan Sauce
Elk Eye of Round Steak with Pan Sauce is a lean, savory dish featuring a cut of elk meat seared and served with a rich, flavorful sauce made from the pan drippings. This preparation is common in North American wild game cuisine, particularly in regions where elk hunting is popular, such as the Rocky Mountains. The dish highlights the natural, slightly sweet flavor of elk, enhanced by a simple yet elegant pan sauce.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and relatively low in fat, making it a nutrient-dense option. A typical serving provides essential nutrients like iron, zinc, and B vitamins, with a calorie count around 250-300 kcal per serving, depending on the sauce ingredients.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 42 g |
| Carbs | 2 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 350 mg |
| Iron | 4.5 mg |
| Zinc | 8.2 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 6.0 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 10.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 320 mg |
| Potassium | 480 mg |
| Selenium | 28 mcg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg |
Per 1 serving (170 g steak + 60 g pan sauce) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Elk meat is a traditional food source for many Indigenous cultures in North America, valued for its sustainability and nutritional profile. Nutritionally, it's one of the leanest red meats available, often compared to grass-fed beef but with fewer calories and less fat.
