Savory Venison Meatloaf
Savory Venison Meatloaf brings rich, lean game meat together with crushed saltines and onion for a tender, cohesive slice, all draped in crisp bacon. A sweet-tangy barbecue glaze with brown sugar and Worcestershire adds sticky depth and a smoky finish. Serve it hot on a weeknight or for a cozy weekend dinner with mashed potatoes and green beans.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Savory Venison Meatloaf, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 52 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 16
- Heart Health
- 24
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Using your hands, mix together venison, onion, 1/4 cup barbecue sauce, egg, crushed crackers, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, sage, and steak seasoning in a large bowl until evenly combined. Press the mixture into a 3x7-inch loaf pan. Arrange the bacon slices on top.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until the center is no longer pink and the bacon is crispy, about 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
- 4
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, stir together the remaining 3/4 cup barbecue sauce, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes, whisking constantly, until the sauce is warmed through and slightly thickened.
- 5
Pour the sauce over the cooked meatloaf and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Calories 367.62 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 16.5 g Good Source 33%
- Carbohydrate 55.18 g 20%
- Total Fat 8.9 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 3.26 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 76.29 mg High 25%
- Sodium 827.3 mg High 36%
- Dietary Fiber 2.21 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 14.35 g --
- Added Sugars 4.36 g Moderate 9%
- Calcium 198.33 mg Moderate 15%
- Iron 3.48 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 300.86 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 29.69 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 1.85 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.24 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Savory Venison Meatloaf is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Barbecue Sauce, Brown Sugar, and Dried Sage. Each serving provides about 367.62 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Savory Venison Meatloaf made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Barbecue Sauce, Brown Sugar, Dried Sage, Eggs. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Savory Venison Meatloaf?
- About 50 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 367.62 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Savory Venison Meatloaf easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Savory Venison Meatloaf healthy?
- Savory Venison Meatloaf has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 367.62 calories and 16.5 g of protein, or 33% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 827.3 mg (36% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 3.26 g (16% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.36 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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