Hunter'S Venison Casserole Recipe

Name: Hunter'S Venison Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups buttery mashed potatoes; 1 pound lean ground venison (or other big game); 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 red onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 stalks celery, diced; 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 eggs, beaten; 1 cup cottage cheese; 2 tomatoes, sliced; 1 cup shredded Colby Jack or Cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

2 cups buttery mashed potatoes
1 pound lean ground venison (or other big game)
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 red onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 stalks celery, diced
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup cottage cheese
2 tomatoes, sliced
1 cup shredded Colby Jack or Cheddar cheese

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Spread mashed potatoes evenly in a 2-quart casserole dish; set aside. Brown the venison in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crumbly and no longer pink, set aside.
3
Heat the canola oil in the skillet, then stir in the red onion, garlic, celery, and red bell pepper. Cook until the onion has softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in cooked venison, and season with Worcestershire, salt, and pepper. Spoon mixture onto potatoes in the casserole dish.
4
Stir together eggs and cottage cheese in a small bowl; spread evenly over meat mixture. Top with tomato slices, and sprinkle with cheese.
5
Bake, uncovered, in preheated oven until set, about 20 minutes.

466

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* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups buttery mashed potatoes, 1 pound lean ground venison (or other big game), 1 tablespoon canola oil, 1 red onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Hunter'S Venison Casserole 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!

Hunter'S Venison Casserole

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Variations & substitutions

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