Skip The Beef And Try This Game Meat For A Meatloaf With More Bite - Tasting Table

"A nostalgic comfort food, the humble meatloaf has long been a dinnertime staple. But for those who prefer sticking to a classic meatloaf recipe, it's time to expand your horizons to the possibilities of new tastes and textures. Try a twist on the typical meat in your meatloaf by swapping in venison for your next batch. Venison, also known as deer meat, is a uniquely flavored wild game that would make an ideal meat swap for the base of a meatloaf."

"Depending on your specific location, venison may also be cheaper than beef. Additionally, when it comes to nutritional value, venison is generally leaner than beef with a higher protein content. Taste-wise, venison is especially lean with an underlying richness and earthy flavor that's directly related to the deer's predominantly herbivore diet. Some call the taste and texture gamey; however, this also depends on your cooking method."

Meatloaf can be refreshed by substituting venison for beef as the base. Venison often costs less depending on location, is generally leaner than beef, and contains higher protein. The meat offers an underlying richness and earthy flavor tied to a herbivore diet, and can be perceived as gamey depending on cooking method. Because venison is especially lean, aim for about an 80/20 meat-to-fat ratio when making meatloaf. Additions such as butter, ghee, or blending with ground beef or pork restore fat and flavor, while eggs, milk, and breadcrumbs act as binders and moisture; vegetables add further moisture.

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