Elk Jalapeno Poppers Recipe | Traeger Grills

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Steps

• Step 1

  Mix the lime juice, Worcestershire and soy sauce together in a large bowl. Alternatively, you can pour the ingredients directly into a large resealable bag. Add sliced steak, cover and let sit for 4 to 6 hours, or overnight.

  Ingredients

  • 4  elk steaks

  • 1 Cup Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 Cup fresh squeezed lime juice

  • 1 Cup soy sauce

• Step 2

  When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 350℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

  350 ˚F / 177 ˚C

• Step 3

  Remove the steak from the marinade and thinly slice into bite-sized pieces so they are approximately the same width and length as the jalapeños.

• Step 4

  Cut the jalapeños in half lengthwise. Remove seeds and center membrane, then set aside.

  Ingredients

  • 20 Medium jalapeño peppers

• Step 5

  Cut the bacon in half crosswise. Set aside.

  Ingredients

  • 10 Slices bacon

• Step 6

  Spoon cream cheese equally into all jalapeño halves.

  Ingredients

  • 12 Ounce herb & garlic flavored cream cheese, room temp

• Step 7

  Lay one slice of marinated elk on top of each jalapeño. Wrap each jalapeño popper with one piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick if needed.

• Step 8

  Place on grill, cut-side up for 10 to 15 minutes, or until elk is cooked and jalapeños are tender and lightly charred.

  00:10

  350 ˚F / 177 ˚C

• Step 9

  Remove from the Traeger and optionally drizzle with honey before serving. Enjoy!

  Ingredients

  • As Needed honey, for serving (optional)