Grilled Mongolian Elk on Vegetable Mountain Recipe

Name: Grilled Mongolian Elk on Vegetable Mountain
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 to 3 pound piece elk tenderloin, cleaned; 2 tablespoons ground bean paste; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons minced ginger; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 2 tablespoons naturally brewed soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1/2 cup grapeseed oil; 1/2 cup Shaoxing wine; 1/2 cup red wine; 1 tablespoon coarse ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon juniper berries, crushed; Grapeseed oil, to cook; Salt and black pepper; Vegetable Mountain, recipe follows; 1 red onion, sliced; 1 yellow onion, sliced; 1 cup elk marinade; 2 carrots, sliced thinly on the bias; 2 fennel, de-cored, sliced thinly on the bias; 1 red cabbage, sliced thinly; 1 zucchini, sliced thinly; 3 ribs celery, sliced thinly on the bias; 1 red bell pepper, julienned; 1 yellow bell pepper, julienned; Splash Chinese black vinegar (Chinkiang); Grapeseed oil, to cook; Salt and black pepper

Servings: persons

2 to 3 pound piece elk tenderloin, cleaned
2 tablespoons ground bean paste
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons minced ginger
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons naturally brewed soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/2 cup grapeseed oil
1/2 cup Shaoxing wine
1/2 cup red wine
1 tablespoon coarse ground black pepper
1 tablespoon juniper berries, crushed
Grapeseed oil, to cook
Salt and black pepper
Vegetable Mountain, recipe follows
1 red onion, sliced
1 yellow onion, sliced
1 cup elk marinade
2 carrots, sliced thinly on the bias
2 fennel, de-cored, sliced thinly on the bias
1 red cabbage, sliced thinly
1 zucchini, sliced thinly
3 ribs celery, sliced thinly on the bias
1 red bell pepper, julienned
1 yellow bell pepper, julienned
Splash Chinese black vinegar (Chinkiang)
Grapeseed oil, to cook
Salt and black pepper

1
In a large bowl, whisk together the bean paste, Dijon, ginger, garlic, soy, oils, wines, pepper, and juniper.
2
Reserve 1 cup marinade for Vegetable Mountain.
3
Pour on top of tenderloin and roll to cover.
4
Cover, refrigerate, and let marinate at least 4 hours and preferably overnight.
5
Prepare a grill and coat with oil.
6
Season the meat with salt and pepper.
7
On high heat, grill all sides of the tenderloin for 10 to 15 minutes total.
8
Keep the meat rare and warm in the middle.
9
Slice and fan over the mountain.
10
Beverage: Fife, L'Attitude (Rhone Style-Syrah), Mendocino
11
In a large wok or saute pan, coat lightly with oil and sweat the onions.
12
Add the marinade, carrots, fennel, and cabbage.
13
Cook for 3 minutes and add the rest of the vegetables.
14
Check for seasoning.
15
Cook another 2 to 3 minutes and splash with vinegar.
16
Serve.

144

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 28 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 to 3 pound piece elk tenderloin, cleaned, 2 tablespoons ground bean paste, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons minced ginger, and more.

Yes, Grilled Mongolian Elk on Vegetable Mountain falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Grilled Mongolian Elk on Vegetable Mountain

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