Best Elk Roast Recipe

Ingredients

• 3–4 lbs elk roast (trimmed of excess fat)
• 2 tbsp olive oil (for searing)
• 2 tsp kosher salt (adjust to taste)
• 1 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp rosemary (finely chopped or use dried)
• 2 large carrots (peeled and cut into chunks)
• 2–3 medium russet potatoes (quartered)
• 1 medium onion (cut into wedges)
• 2 celery stalks (chopped into 2-inch pieces)
• 1 cup beef or vegetable broth
• ½ cup red wine (choose a dry wine for depth of flavor, optional)
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• Fresh parsley (chopped, optional for topping)