Savory Venison Meatloaf

The meatloaf is great the next day between two slices of buttered bread for a meatloaf sandwich!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 563 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon dried sage
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 pound ground venison
• ½ yellow onion, chopped
• ¼ cup barbecue sauce
• ¾ cup barbecue sauce
• 3 slices bacon
• 1 (4 ounce) packet saltine crackers, finely crushed
• ½ teaspoon steak seasoning

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Mix the venison, egg, cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup barbecue sauce, onion, sage, steak seasoning, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce in a mixing bowl with your hands until evenly combined. Pack into a 3x7-inch loaf pan, and lay the bacon strips over top.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the bacon is crispy, about 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Meanwhile, stir 3/4 cup barbecue sauce, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce in a sauce pan over medium heat. Simmer 5 minutes, whisking constantly. Pour the sauce over the cooked meatloaf, and let rest 5 minutes before serving.