Best-Ever Meatloaf Recipe

Name: Best-Ever Meatloaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground venison; 1 1/2 cups tomato-based barbecue sauce; 1 1 teaspoon seasoning salt or 1 teaspoon sodium-free seasoning; 1 1/4 cups quick oatmeal (not instant); 3 tablespoons minced onions; 1 1/4 cup Egg Beaters egg substitute or 1/4 cup egg substitute; 1 tablespoon wheat germ (for Vitamin E only) (optional); 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds (for nutritional value only) (optional); TOPPING; 1/2 cup bull eye barbecue sauce

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Spray glass or metal baking pan with non-stick baking spray.
3
Place all ingredients, except venison, in large bowl and mix well.
4
Add the venison and mix well.
5
Form into two loaves and place them in baking dish.
6
With your fingers or handle of wooden spoon, make about 10-12 holes in top of meatloaf.
7
Pour the sauce over the top of meatloaf, letting some sauce run into the holes and a little run down the side of the meat loaf.
8
Bake uncovered for 1 hour or until meat is browned on the outside.
9
Cool 15 minutes before removing from pan.
10
This is equally good made with lean ground beef.

148

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs ground venison, 1 1/2 cups tomato-based barbecue sauce, 1 1 teaspoon seasoning salt or 1 teaspoon sodium-free seasoning, 1 1/4 cups quick oatmeal (not instant), and more.

Yes, Best-Ever Meatloaf falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Best-Ever Meatloaf

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Variations & substitutions

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