Meatloaf !

[elkchaser54]

Alright guys I'm in need of some inspiration and down to the last couple pounds of elk burger from last year . Anyone got mamas old meatloaf recipe laying around.  I know somebody out here has an idea or recipe that will make me sing a happy tune. I've been mixing Jimmy dean Hot pork sausage with my elk at 2 elk pound to 1 pound pork sausage mix and its heavenly with lots of seasonings and Italian breadcrumbs.  I generally just open the cupboard and dump most of the cabinet in there, with a brown dijon mustard and horseradish mayo on top.

[vandeman17]

swap out Italian breadcrumbs with english muffins either pulled into small chunks or ground in food processor. A little liquid smoke is nice too. The key for me is to cook the meatloaf about 5-10 minutes less than what you think is fully done. Let it cool then bust out cast iron skillet, get it piping hot and sear it for a minute or two on both sides. The char is awesome 

[pianoman9701]

1 lb meatloaf
3 sliced crimini mushrooms (baby porto)
1/2 cup drained fresh salsa
2 eggs
1 Tbls Premium Dark soy or Worcestershire
1/4 cup breadcrumbs

Mix all ingredients except the bacon (it helps to beat the eggs in a bowl first). Don't over-mix. Put the loaf in a 10" square pan and cover with the raw bacon and refrigerate for at least a few hours. Preheat oven to 375F and when heated, cook the meatloaf for 35 minutes or until an internal temp of 145F. Finish under the broiler or with a torch to brown the bacon. Let rest for 10 minutes. Serve with brown or mushroom gravy. If you forget the mashed potatoes, my wife will chastise you for days.

[Dhoey07]

Rinella’s spinach/Gouda stuffed meatloaf is top notch.

[WapitiTalk1]

Elkloaf

Mix it up and put in standard sized loaf pan:

1 1/2 lb elk burger (no suet)
1/2 lb lean beef burger
3/4 cup break crumbs
1 egg
1/2 WW Sweet Onion/chopped
1 diced green pepper
Splash of Winchester sauce
Few good shakes of Alpine Touch Hickory Smoke seasoning
Few grinds of pepper
1/4 cup ketchup
Squirt of Dijon mustard

Sauce (bring to rolling boil then simmer):

1 can tomato sauce
Extra big squirt of ketchup
2 TBS brown sugar
2 TBS blackberry jam
Tiny bit of Liquid Smoke/Hickory


Bake covered elkloaf at 325 for about 1 1/2 hours; remove tin foil; spoon on some of the sauce; continue to bake for another 15 minutes or so. We like our meatloaf a bit crispy on the outside so I kick on the broiler for 5 or 6 minutes at the end. Let elkloaf cool for 10 minutes, slice, and serve with a goodly portion of the sauce spooned on it.

[Cascade]

This is a pretty good one.

https://honest-food.net/venison-meatloaf-recipe/

[2MANY]

Killer band.

[Angry Perch]

Killer band.

Best (Worst!) video ever!

[blackpowderhunter]

Rinella’s spinach/Gouda stuffed meatloaf is top notch.

made it for a side dish at thanksgiving a few years back with elk, everyone loved it

[Dhoey07]

Rinella’s spinach/Gouda stuffed meatloaf is top notch.

made it for a side dish at thanksgiving a few years back with elk, everyone loved it

I've done a full size one twice and did a handful of mini loaves out of a pan my wife has and gave those to my hunting buddies 

[Twispriver]

My recipe is my mom's recipe and it's pretty simple but turns out good.

1# venison burger
1# Italian sausage
8 oz tomato or pasta sauce
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups oatmeal
1 tsp. Montreal Steak Spicy seasoning

Mix everything together and pack in a standard glass loaf pan - bake at 350 for an hour and a half and serve with mashed potatoes and brown gravy

[kenzmad]

Wifes is amazing. Standard meatloaf but using rice cakes as a binder since she is celiac and cant have gluten. Stuff with onions, mushrooms and pickles. Kinda like a loaded hamburger

[elkchaser54]

I ended up borrowing ideas from everyone !

1 pound "Hot" ground pork
1 pound ground elk
1 egg
3/4 cup garlic and herbs breadcrumbs
Fine chopped onions, mushrooms and jalapenos
Trader Joe's BBQ rub (coffee and garlic flavor)
The top was coated in a smoky barbecue sauce and chipotle Mustard. With pickled Jalapenos on top off the loaf.

5 minutes with the broiler on at the end is crucial !

This was spicy, delicious and definitely not your mamas loaf Haha

This was the most delicious spicy meatloaf. 

[ctwiggs1]

Rinella’s spinach/Gouda stuffed meatloaf is top notch.

@Dhoey07 so true. 

[7mmfan]

That sounds fantastic. I always do the little meatloaf muffins. Make about 12 of them and then freeze what we don't eat in 2 packs. Great for lunches, quick dinners, etc...

I might try this recipe coming up quick, I have a fresh batch of hot italian elk sausage coming my way.