venison meatloaf with herb crust

Necedah, WI
Updated on Jan 21, 2013

This recipe is also good for beef. You can substitute any herbs for this crust. In a pinch you can substitute dried herbs or herb blends like Italian seasioning.

Rate
prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr 30 Min
method Bake
yield 6 / 8

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground venison
  • 1 pound ground veal
  • 1 pound ground spicy italian sausage
  • 1 1/2 cups finely diced onions
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/3 cups tomato salsa
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper, coarsley ground
  • 1 cup breakcrumbs
  • HERB CRUST
  • 1 cup butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, minced
  • 1/2 cup onion, finely diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

How To Make venison meatloaf with herb crust

  • Step 1
    In a bowl, mix all ingredients, except Herb Crust. Continue to combine ingredients, mixing well with your hands, until well mixed.
  • Step 2
    Place into a well greased baking dish and form a rectangle, about 3 inches tall.
  • Step 3
    Spread the Herb Crust over top of meat. Place dish into a preheated 350 oven for 1 1/2 hours or until internal temperature is 160 to 170 degress F.

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