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Amazing Venison Meatloaf

If you're a fan of meatloaf, then you'll love this amazing venison meatloaf recipe. Venison, or deer meat, is lean, flavorful, and packed with protein, making it a perfect choice for a hearty and satisfying meatloaf. This recipe takes traditional meatloaf to a whole new level with the addition of venison, giving it a unique and delicious twist.

Prep Time:

25 mins

Cook Time:

1 hr

Total Time:

1 hr 25 mins

Servings:

Yield:

1 (8x4-inch) loaf pan

Ingredients

cooking spray

1 ½ pounds ground venison

½ pound pork sausage (such as Jimmy Dean)

1 onion, chopped

2 onion sandwich buns (such as S. Rosen's)

2 large eggs

1 ½ fluid ounces brandy (such as Christian Brothers)

1 tablespoon bacon grease

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

½ teaspoon seasoned salt (such as LAWRY'S)

½ teaspoon garlic and herb seasoning (such as McCormick)

½ teaspoon finely ground black pepper

¼ teaspoon ground sage

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray am 8x4-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.

Step 2

Mix together venison, pork sausage, and onion in a large bowl until thoroughly combined. Run water from the faucet briefly over onion buns, squeeze water out of buns, and break into small pieces. Add pieces of onion buns to meat mixture and mix until incorporated.

Step 3

Add eggs, brandy, bacon grease, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, red pepper flakes, seasoned salt, garlic and herb seasoning, black pepper, and sage to meat mixture; stir until well combined. Transfer mixture to the prepared loaf pan.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until browned and the juices run clear, 60 to 70 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

344

Calories

16g

Fat

13g

Carbs

31g

Protein

Complement

The combination of ground venison, onions, garlic, and a blend of savory herbs and spices creates a meatloaf that is bursting with flavor. And the best part is that it's simple to make and perfect for a cozy family dinner or a special occasion. Whether you're a hunting enthusiast looking for ways to enjoy your venison or just a meatloaf lover looking to try something new, this amazing venison meatloaf is sure to become a new favorite in your recipe collection.