BBQ Venison Meatloaf Recipe
Tender, juicy meatloaf made with venison, beef, turkey, or really any ground meat you like. Glazed with tangy barbecue sauce, and baked until beautiful. If you’re looking for a flavor-packed meatloaf (without ketchup), this recipe is for you!
BBQ Venison Meatloaf Recipe
Course: Recipes & CookingCuisine: Southern, AmericanDifficulty: EasyServings
6
servingsPrep time
15
minutesCooking time
1
hour25
minutesTotal time
1
hour40
minutesIngredients
2 Lbs Ground venison (or beef, turkey, etc.)
4 strips Thick bacon, diced
1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
1/2 cup Yellow onion, finely chopped
4 oz Canned diced green chiles
3 cloves Garlic, minced
2 Tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
2 Eggs
1/3 cup Fresh Parmesan cheese, grated
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
1 teaspoon Black pepper
1/2 teaspoon Dry thyme
1/3 Cup BBQ Sauce (for meat mixture)
1/2 Cup BBQ Sauce (for glazing)
Green onion, chopped (optional)
Directions
- Mix together meat, panko, onion, garlic, eggs, parsley, green chiles, Parmesan cheese, 1/3 cup BBQ sauce, and dry seasonings. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Line a loaf pan with plastic wrap, making sure that there is plenty of plastic over-hanging the sides of the pan. Drop meat mixture into pan and press/spread it into a tight and even loaf shape.
- Using the plastic wrap to carefully lift the mixture out of the loaf pan, transfer it to a wire rack – flat side down. Set the wire rack on a baking sheet. If you don’t have a wire rack, you can place the meatloaf directly on a baking sheet.
- Bake at 350 degrees until internal temperature reaches 130 degrees Fahrenheit (about 60 minutes).
- Remove from oven, and brush the top and sides with a thick layer of BBQ sauce. Return to oven and bake until internal temperature is 160 degrees Fahrenheit (about another 25 minutes).
- Remove from oven, and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
- Cut thick slices. Optionally, melt some butter in a skillet and sear meatloaf slices to crisp up slightly – a minute or two on both sides.
- Serve. Drizzle some more sauce over the slice, and optionally garnish with chopped green onion.
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