Best Venison Meat Loaf Recipes

VENISON MEAT LOAF

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My mother, who claims she can detect venison in any recipe, didn't have a clue it was in this tender meat loaf until we told her after dinner. She raved about this flavorful main dish the entire time she was eating it! -Liz Gilchrist, Bolton, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 eggs
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds ground venison
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
2 tablespoons white vinegar

Steps:

In a large bowl, lightly beat eggs; add tomato sauce, onion, crumbs, salt and pepper. Add venison and mix well. Press into an ungreased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Combine brown sugar, mustard and vinegar; pour over meat loaf. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 70 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 125mg cholesterol, Sodium 783mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

BACON-TOPPED VENISON MEAT LOAF

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I caught my fiance eating this meat loaf cold, right out of the fridge! He encouraged me to send in the recipe. If you have a deer hunter in the family, be sure to give this a try.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 eggs
2 cups soft bread crumbs
1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 pound ground venison
1/2 pound bulk pork sausage
4 bacon strips

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble venison and sausage over mixture and mix well. Shape into a loaf in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Top with bacon strips. , Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 40-45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 159mg cholesterol, Sodium 581mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

VENISON MEAT LOAF FATTY SMOKED

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This is good in the smoker . I smoked till internal temp was 165. Can be baked and not wrapped in bacon.

Provided by Joyce Stone

Categories Wild Game

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

3/4 lb venison, ground
1/4 lb ground sausage
1 egg
2 Tbsp chopped parsley
1 Tbsp butter, softened
1 Tbsp bread crumbs
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 Tbsp dried onion flakes
1 c water
1/2 pkg onion soup mix
1 clove garlic
1 c pepper jack cheese, cubed
1 1/2 lb bacon

Steps:

1. If baking Combine all ingredients except the onion soup,cup of water,and bacon. shape into a loaf.
2. Place in a lightly greased pan.
3. Bake 1 hour at 350 degrees.
4. Baste every 10 minutes with a combination of 1 cup water and 1/2 package dried onion soup mix.
5. IF smoking: flatten meat mixture into rectangle and fill with cubed chees. Roll as jellyroll(stuffed meatloaf). Wrap in uncooked bacon(approximately 1 1/2#) in a weave.smoke at 230 till internal temp reaches 165. No need to baste!
6. I love this stuffed with scrambled eggs, cheese. Let your imagination be your guide!

APPLE VENISON MEAT LOAF

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Venison is a nice change of pace from turkey for a holiday meal. This meat loaf doesn't taste gamey, and our guests enjoy it-especially the ones who stay with us during hunting season.-Lorraine McClain, Republican City, NE

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
2 cups shredded peeled apples
2 cups unseasoned stuffing cubes
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon ground mustard
2 pounds ground venison

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble venison over mixture and mix well. Pat into an ungreased 9x5-in. loaf pan. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 123mg cholesterol, Sodium 367mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

VENISON MEAT LOAF

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My husband found this recipe online and, while he is a terrific cook - This is BY FAR the best thing that he makes. While we have always been fortunate enough to have vension in the freezer, I'm sure that lean ground meat could be substituted.

Provided by Rene Palmer

Categories Wild Game

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 eggs
1 can(s) tomato sauce (8 oz)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 c dry bread crumbs
1-1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1-1/2 lb ground venison
2 Tbsp brown sugar
2 Tbsp spicy brown mustard
2 Tbsp vinegar
worcestershire sauce, to taste

Steps:

1. In a large bowl, lightly beat eggs.
2. Add tomato sauce, onion, crumbs, salt & pepper and worcestershire sauce. Add venison and mix well.
3. Press into an ungreased 9-inch loaf pan.
4. Combine brown sugar, mustard and vinegar. Pour over meat loaf.
5. Bake uncovered at 350 for 70 minutes.