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============================ Cocktail Meatballs - Elk Recipe By: Sue Whittlesey, High Wire Ranch Amount Measure Ingredient Preparation Method 1 pound elk meat ground 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs 1/3 cup onion minced 1/4 cup milk 1 whole egg 1 tablespoon snipped parsley 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper 1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce 1/4 cup shortening 12 ounces chili sause 10 ounces grape jelly Mix ground elk, bread crumbs, onion , milk, egg, and next four ingredients; gently shape into 1-inch meatballs. Melt shortening in large skillet; brown meatballs. Remove meatballs from skillet; pour off fat. Heat chili sauce and jelly in skillet, stirring constantly, until jelly is melted. Add meatballs and stir until thoroughly coated. Simmer uncovered 30 minutes. 5 Dozen Appetizers. ============================ Native American Elk Stew with Acorn Dumplings Recipe By: Beverly Cox and Martin Jacobs Amount Measure Ingredient Preparation Method 4 Slices bacon, halved 1 1/2 lb Elk or beef chuck steak, -trimmed and cubes 1 qt Water plus 1/2 cup 1 1/4 c Chopped onions 2 Bay leaves 1 t Salt 3 Potatoes, peeled and diced 2 Carrots, peeled and diced 1 lg Turnip, diced 1/4 c Acorn meal or finely ground -hazelnuts -- ACORN DUMPLINGS -- 1/2 c Acorn meal or finely ground -hazelnuts 1/2 c Whole wheat flour 1 3/4 ts Baking powder 1 Egg, beaten 2 tb Milk 2 tb Vegetable oil In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until some of its fat is rendered. Add elk and brown with the bacon. Add 1 quart of water, onion, bay leaves, and salt. Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Add potatoes, carrot and turnip and cook 30 minutes longer. Combine remaining water with acorn meal and stir into the simmering stew. In a bowl, combine dumpling ingredients and beat until smooth. Drop by tablespoonfuls into the simmering stew. Cover tightly and steam 12 to 15 minutes. From "Spirit of The Harvest: North American Indian Cooking," |