Venison Goetta Recipe

Name: Venison Goetta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground venison; 2 cups hot water; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 bay leaf, finely crumbled; 1/2 teaspoon coarse black pepper; 1 1/2 cups oatmeal; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon thyme; 1 1/2 teaspoons sage; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (*)

Servings: persons

1 lb ground venison
2 cups hot water
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 bay leaf, finely crumbled
1/2 teaspoon coarse black pepper
1 1/2 cups oatmeal
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons sage
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (*)

1
Combine venison, hot water and onion in a large skillet.
2
Strip bay leaf from vein and finely crumble into skillet.
3
Simmer until meat is no longer pink and onion is tender. Add pepper, oatmeal and salt. Stir quickly and cook for 3 minutes.
4
Remove from heat and season with onion powder, thyme, sage, nutmeg and crushed red pepper.
5
Spoon meat mixture into loaf pan sprayed with vegetable oil spray. Let stand until firm.
6
Remove from pan, cut loaf in half and wrap each half in plastic wrap.
7
Freeze one and refrigerate the other.
8
To use, slice meat 1/4-inch thick, coat gently with flour and pan fry in small amount of butter or vegetable oil until broned on each side. Serve with eggs and toast for breakfast.
9
*you can add more crushed red pepper flakes to taste.

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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

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground venison, 2 cups hot water, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 1 bay leaf, finely crumbled, and more.

Yes, Venison Goetta 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!

Venison Goetta

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Variations & substitutions

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