SWEET-AND-SOUR ELK

Sweet-and-Sour Elk image

Baked elk steaks smothered with a simple, savory sauce is a special dinner we've enjoyed for years. My husband, Ralph, and I used to do quite a bit of hunting, so I accumulated lots of terrific recipes like this one. -Susan Bowdle, Ephrata, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 envelope onion soup mix
1/4 cup water
1 jar (12 ounces) apricot preserves
1/2 cup Russian or Catalina salad dressing
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1-1/2 pounds elk steaks, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

In a bowl, combine soup mix and water; let stand for 15 minutes. Add preserves, salad dressing, brown sugar and vinegar; mix well. Place elk in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour apricot mixture over the elk. Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake 30-40 minutes longer or until meat is fork-tender. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 1104mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (50g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein.