Elk Meat Loaf Cordon Blue
Elk meat is much leaner than beef, so the bacon and ham in this cordon blue elk recipe won’t hurt a bit!
I haven’t made this elk recipe yet, but it looks delicious — try it and leave a comment below to let me know how it turns out!
Ingredients for Meat Loaf with Elk Meat
- Ground elk meat, 2 lbs
- Onion, 1 large finely chopped
- Carrot, 1 grated
- Celery, 1 stalk finely chopped
- Cracker crumbs, 1 1/3 cup
- Eggs, 2 large
- Milk, 1/2 cup
- Bacon, 4 strips
- Dry mustard, 1 tsp
- Horseradish, 2 heaping tbsp
- Salt, 1 tsp
- Black forest ham, 1 1/2 cup slivered
- Swiss Cheese, 1 1/2 cup grated
How to Make Meat Loaf – healthier with elk meat!
- Saute chopped onion in 1 tbsp butter until transparent.
- Combine elk meat and other ingredients except ham, cheese and bacon.
- After mixing well, pat out on a piece of plastic wrap to make a rectangle 15 x 12 inches.
- Place ham and cheese on top
- Roll the elk meat loaf length-wise.
- The plastic will help you roll, as well as transfer the loaf seam side down onto a foil lined baking pan.
- Remove plastic wrap.
- Make sure you seal the ends of the loaf well.
- Place bacon on top.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
- Let sit covered loosely with foil for 5 minutes and slice.
- Spoon any cheese that has run out over the elk meat.
Delicious!
With Permission: Eramosa Elk Country Store
This elk meat loaf cordon blue looks like a decadent twist on an old comfort food. Serve it with my brie and garlic smashed potatoes recipe.
