Venison Mushroom Meatloaf

Elevate your comfort food repertoire with this mouthwatering Venison Mushroom Meatloaf, a rustic twist on a classic dish. This recipe highlights the richness of lean ground venison, paired with earthy cremini mushrooms and savory aromatics like onion and garlic, for a flavor-packed meatloaf that’s anything but ordinary. A touch of Worcestershire sauce and a ketchup-brown sugar-Dijon glaze adds tangy-sweet perfection, while panko breadcrumbs ensure a tender texture. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this hearty, protein-packed main dish is ready in just over an hour. Serve it alongside creamy mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables for a wholesome, satisfying meal everyone will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds Ground venison
• 1 cup Cremini mushrooms
• 1 medium, diced White onion
• 3 minced Garlic cloves
• 0.75 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cup Milk
• 2 large Eggs
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 0.25 cup Ketchup
• 3 tablespoons, chopped Fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0.25 cup Ketchup (for glaze)
• 1 tablespoon Brown sugar (for glaze)
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (for glaze)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a loaf pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and finely chopped mushrooms, cooking for another 5 minutes until the mushrooms release their moisture and are tender. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine the milk and panko breadcrumbs. Let this sit for 2-3 minutes, allowing the breadcrumbs to soak up the milk.

Step 4

Add the ground venison, cooked mushroom mixture, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper to the bowl with the breadcrumbs. Mix everything together gently using your hands or a spoon until just combined; avoid overmixing.

Step 5

Transfer the meat mixture to the prepared loaf pan and shape it evenly, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard to create the glaze. Spread the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf.

Step 7

Bake the meatloaf in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).

Step 8

Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Step 9

Serve warm alongside mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or salad for a hearty meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1399.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1829.5

Total Fat 75.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 1023.9mg	0%
Sodium 4419.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 102.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.4g	0%
Total Sugars 53.5g
Protein 181.2g	0%

Vitamin D 122.8IU	0%
Calcium 336.8mg	0%
Iron 30.9mg	0%
Potassium 4044.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.3%

Protein: 40.0%

Carbs: 22.7%