Hunters Meatloaf
This juicy venison meatloaf combines lean ground venison with ground beef for the perfect balance of flavor and moisture. It is a beautiful combination of my Mother's traditional loaf with our love and abundance of Venison.
Ingredients
- 2 Lbs. Ground Meat, I use 1lb. Ground Beef and 1lb. Ground Venison
- 1 package Saltine Crackers, crushed
- ½ cup Onion, chopped
- ⅓ cup BBQ Sauce
- ¼ cup Mustard
- ¼ cup Ketchup
- 2 Eggs
- 1 tsp Garlic Salt
- ½ tsp Seasoning Salt
- ½ tsp Kosher Salt
- ¼ tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉.
- Mix all ingredients together completely before forming 2 “loafs” in a 9x13pan. You can also use individual bread pans.
- Drizzle BBQ Sauce over top of each loaf and cover with tin foil.
- Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour 20 minutes until the center of the loaf reaches 160F.
- Remove from oven and slice. Serve with your favorite topping of BBQ Sauce, Ketchup or Mustard.
Mixing lean venison with ground beef provides the perfect fat ratio for a juicy and tender meatloaf. Leftovers make fantastic sandwiches the next day. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. This recipe freezes well — bake first, cool completely, then freeze individual slices for easy meals.