How to Make Hunter's Venison Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of hearty, rustic dishes that are perfect for the cold winter months, then you'll love this Hunter's Venison Casserole recipe. Made with tender pieces of venison, hearty vegetables, and flavorful herbs, this dish is the ultimate comfort food that will satisfy any appetite.

One of the best things about this recipe is that it's a great way to use up any venison that you might have on hand. Whether you're an avid hunter or have a friend who hunts, venison is a lean and de...

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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
  • ½ cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 2 tomatoes, sliced
  • 1 cup shredded Colby Jack or Cheddar cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Stir together eggs and cottage cheese in a small bowl; spread evenly over meat mixture. Top with tomato slices, and sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake, uncovered, in preheated oven until set, about 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    547 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 241mg
    • Sodium: 1206mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 28g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 47g
    • Vitamin C: 43mg
    • Calcium: 334mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 1104mg